To pronounce "library", say LY-brer-ee — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɫaɪbɹɛˌɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɫaɪbɹɛˌɹi/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/lˈaɪbɹəɹi/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
"library" has 3 syllables: library. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.
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To pronounce "library", say LY-brer-ee — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɫaɪbɹɛˌɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Library" has 3 syllables.
The IPA transcription of "library" is /ˈɫaɪbɹɛˌɹi/.
Library: An institution which holds books and/or other forms of media for use by the public or qualified people often lending them out, as well as providing various other services for its users.
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