How to pronounce neoliberal
Say it like nee-oh-LIB-uh-rul. Neoliberal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIB).
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- nee
- oh
- LIB
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neoliberal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neoliberal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nee-oh-LIB-uh-rul.
What does neoliberal mean?
- having or showing belief in the need for economic growth in addition to traditional liberalistic values
- a liberal who subscribes to neoliberalism
Questions about saying neoliberal
How do you pronounce neoliberal?
Say nee-oh-LIB-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˌnioʊˈlɪbərəl/. In British English it is /ˌniːəʊˈlɪbərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neoliberal?
Neoliberal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIB). Broken into parts: nee · oh · LIB · uh · rul.
Is neoliberal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌniːəʊˈlɪbərəl/ (nee-oh-LIB-uh-rul).