How to pronounce libraries
Say it like LY-breh-reez. Libraries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
- LY
- breh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Libraries pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- brehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- reezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of libraries
American and British speakers say libraries in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪbrɛˌriz/ in the US and /ˈlaɪbrəriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-bruh-reez.
What does libraries mean?
- plural of library How to pronounce library
Words that sound like libraries
- library's
Questions about saying libraries
How do you pronounce libraries?
Say LY-breh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪbrɛˌriz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪbrəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in libraries?
Libraries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · breh · reez.
Do Americans and Brits say libraries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪbrɛˌriz/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪbrəriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as libraries?
Libraries sounds the same as library's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.