How to Pronounce Librarians

To pronounce "librarians", say LIBR-ar-ians — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

LIBR-ar-ians

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💡 Tip for remembering “librarians”

"librarians" has 3 syllables: libr-ar-ians. It rhymes with barbarians and libertarians, if that helps it stick.

What does librarians mean?

noun

  1. The keeper, manager of a library.
  2. One who cares for the publications, files etc. in a library, whether staff or volunteer.

Synonyms

library-keeper

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Words that rhyme with librarians

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barbarianslibertarianscentenarianscontrariansvegetariansveterinarianshumanitariansbulgariansdisciplinarianstotalitariansaeriensdelawarians

Related words

bibliothecbookstoreslibrarieslibraryarchivistscatalogersindexerscybrarians

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "librarians"?▾

"Librarians" has 3 syllables: libr · ar · ians.

What does "librarians" mean?▾

Librarians: The keeper, manager of a library.

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