How to pronounce libre
Say it like LEE-bruh. Libre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- bruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Libre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of libre
American and British speakers say libre in essentially the same way: /ˈlibrə/ in the US and /ˈliːbrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-bruh.
What does libre mean?
- With very few limitations on distribution or the right to access the source code to create improved versions, but not necessarily free of charge.
Where does libre come from?
The software and the unenslaved senses are either borrowed from the above French, or from its Spanish cognate libre, of the same meaning and Latin etymon.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with libre
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of libre.
Questions about saying libre
How do you pronounce libre?
Say LEE-bruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlibrə/. In British English it is /ˈliːbrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in libre?
Libre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · bruh.
Do Americans and Brits say libre the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlibrə/ and the British form is /ˈliːbrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.