How to Pronounce Libido

To pronounce "libido", say LIB-id-o — 3 syllables, IPA /lɪˈbiː.dəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/lɪˈbiː.dəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “libido”

"libido" has 3 syllables: lib-id-o. It rhymes with credo and lido, if that helps it stick.

What does libido mean?

noun

  1. The fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body, commonly expressed as a percentage.
  2. The whitish inner portion of the rind of citrus fruits that is a source of pectin, commonly referred to as the pith.

noun

  1. (common usage) Sexual urges or drives.

    “Good grief man, control your libido!”

  2. Drives or mental energies related to or based on sexual instincts but not necessarily sexual in and of themselves.

    “For Freudians, libido means the desire to "unite and bind" with objects in the world.”

Synonyms

horniness

Antonyms

boredomdestrudomortido

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Words that rhyme with libido

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credolidopaedotuxedospeedopaedo-placidopartidocandidokidoedoescondido

Related words

erosquantumeroticismlustpassionappetence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "libido"?▾

"Libido" has 3 syllables: lib · id · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "libido"?▾

The IPA transcription of "libido" is /lɪˈbiː.dəʊ/.

What does "libido" mean?▾

Libido: The fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body, commonly expressed as a percentage.

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