How to Pronounce Illiberal

To pronounce "illiberal", say ILL-ib-er-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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ILL-ib-er-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “illiberal”

"illiberal" has 4 syllables: ill-ib-er-al.

What does illiberal mean?

noun

  1. One opposed to liberal principles.

adjective

  1. Restrictive of individual choice and freedom.
  2. Narrow-minded; bigoted.

Synonyms

antiliberalauthoritarianoppressive

Antonyms

broad-mindedgenerousliberal

Related words

narrow-mindednarrowintolerantbigotedparochialjudgmentalsmuguncompromising

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "illiberal"?▾

"Illiberal" has 4 syllables: ill · ib · er · al.

What does "illiberal" mean?▾

Illiberal: One opposed to liberal principles.

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