How to pronounce libidinous
Say it like lih-BID-ih-nus. Libidinous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BID).
- lih
- BID
- ih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Libidinous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of libidinous
American and British speakers say libidinous in essentially the same way: /lɪˈbɪdɪnəs/ in the US and /lɪˈbɪdɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: lih-BID-ih-nus.
What does libidinous mean?
- Having lustful desires; characterized by lewdness.
- Of or relating to the libido.
Where does libidinous come from?
From Middle English libidinous, borrowed from Latin libīdinōsus.
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Questions about saying libidinous
How do you pronounce libidinous?
Say lih-BID-ih-nus. The American pronunciation is /lɪˈbɪdɪnəs/. In British English it is /lɪˈbɪdɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in libidinous?
Libidinous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BID). Broken into parts: lih · BID · ih · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say libidinous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪˈbɪdɪnəs/ and the British form is /lɪˈbɪdɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.