How to pronounce libertines
Say it like LIB-er-teenz. Libertines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIB).
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- LIB
- er
- teenz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Libertines 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.
- teenzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of libertines
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIB-uh-teenz.
What does libertines mean?
- plural of libertine How to pronounce libertine
Questions about saying libertines
How do you pronounce libertines?
Say LIB-er-teenz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪbɚˌtinz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪbəˌtiːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in libertines?
Libertines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIB). Broken into parts: LIB · er · teenz.
Is libertines 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 /ˈlɪbəˌtiːnz/ (LIB-uh-teenz).