How to Pronounce Libel

To pronounce "libel", say LIB-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlaɪbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈlaɪbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “libel”

"libel" has 2 syllables: lib-el. It rhymes with bible and tribal, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: leibel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does libel mean?

noun

  1. A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.
  2. The act or crime of displaying such a statement publicly.

verb

  1. To defame someone, especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel.

    “He libelled her when he published that.”

  2. To proceed against (a ship, goods, etc.) by filing a libel.

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Words that rhyme with libel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bibletribalthibleintertribalsiblewrybillscribalpibaldeibeldible

Related words

defamationslandercalumnyvilificationdefameslurcontemptinsult

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "libel"?▾

"Libel" has 2 syllables: lib · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "libel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "libel" is /ˈlaɪbəl/.

What does "libel" mean?▾

Libel: A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.

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