How to pronounce libertine
Say it like LIB-er-teen. Libertine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIB).
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- LIB
- er
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Libertine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- teenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of libertine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LIB-uh-teen.
What does libertine mean?
- One who is freethinking in religious matters.
- Someone (especially a man) who takes no notice of moral laws, especially those involving sexual propriety; someone loose in morals; a pleasure-seeker.
- Dissolute, licentious, profligate; loose in morals.
Where does libertine come from?
From French libertin.
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Questions about saying libertine
How do you pronounce libertine?
Say LIB-er-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪbɚtin/. In British English it is /ˈlɪbətiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in libertine?
Libertine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIB). Broken into parts: LIB · er · teen.
Is libertine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɪbətiːn/ (LIB-uh-teen).