How to pronounce librate
Say it like LY-brayt. Librate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- brayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Librate 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.
- braytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of librate
American and British speakers say librate in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪbreɪt/ in the US and /ˈlaɪbreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-brayt.
What does librate mean?
- To oscillate (like the beam of a balance).
- To waver or deliberate between two opposing thoughts or choices.
- To be poised; to balance oneself.
Where does librate come from?
First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin lībrātus, perfect passive participle of lībrō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from lībra (“a balance”).
Words that rhyme with librate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of librate.
Questions about saying librate
How do you pronounce librate?
Say LY-brayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪbreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪbreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in librate?
Librate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · brayt.
Do Americans and Brits say librate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪbreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪbreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.