How to Pronounce Liberty

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlɪbɚti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “liberty”

"liberty" has 2 syllables: lib-erty.

What does liberty mean?

noun

  1. The condition of being free from control or restrictions.

    “The army is here, your liberty is assured.”

  2. The condition of being free from imprisonment, slavery or forced labour.

    “The prisoners gained their liberty from an underground tunnel.”

Synonyms

freedom

Related words

indecorumimproprietyfamiliarityautonomyfreedomfreelyrightleisure

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "liberty"?▾

"Liberty" has 2 syllables: lib · erty.

What is the IPA transcription of "liberty"?▾

The IPA transcription of "liberty" is /ˈlɪbɚti/.

What does "liberty" mean?▾

Liberty: The condition of being free from control or restrictions.

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