How to Pronounce Liberate

To pronounce "liberate", say LIB-er-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈlɪbəɹeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈlɪbəɹeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “liberate”

"liberate" has 4 syllables: lib-er-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does liberate mean?

verb

  1. To set free, to make or allow to be free, particularly
  2. To acquire from an enemy during wartime, used especially of cities, regions, and other population centers.

Synonyms

befreefreeset free

Words that rhyme with liberate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

emancipatereleaselooseunloosefreeemancipatedemancipationliberation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "liberate"?▾

"Liberate" has 4 syllables: lib · er · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "liberate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "liberate" is /ˈlɪbəɹeɪt/.

What does "liberate" mean?▾

Liberate: To set free, to make or allow to be free, particularly

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