How to pronounce quodlibetarian
Say it like kwod-lih-buh-TER-ee-un. Quodlibetarian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TER).
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- kwod
- lih
- buh
- TER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quodlibetarian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quodlibetarian
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kwod-lih-bih-TAIR-ee-un.
What does quodlibetarian mean?
- One who discusses any subject at pleasure.
Where does quodlibetarian come from?
From quodlibet + -arian.
Words that rhyme with quodlibetarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quodlibetarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying quodlibetarian
How do you pronounce quodlibetarian?
Say kwod-lih-buh-TER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌkwɑdlɪbəˈtɛriən/. In British English it is /ˌkwɒdlɪbɪˈtɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quodlibetarian?
Quodlibetarian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TER). Broken into parts: kwod · lih · buh · TER · ee · un.
Is quodlibetarian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkwɒdlɪbɪˈtɛəriən/ (kwod-lih-bih-TAIR-ee-un).