Loanword · Latin
How to Pronounce Library/3-syl/
/ˈlaɪ.brɛr.iː/
From Latin *librāria* (bookshop), from *liber* (book). Often simplified to two syllables in casual speech.
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LIB
- rar - y
ˈlaɪ.brɛr.iː — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Library?
Library is pronounced /ˈlaɪ.brɛr.iː/ — "LIB-rar-y" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Library?
Library has 3 syllables: LIB-rar-y. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Library?
The first syllable — "LIB" — carries primary stress: /ˈlaɪ.brɛr.iː/.
Where does the word Library come from?
Library is a Latin loanword — From Latin *librāria* (bookshop), from *liber* (book). Often simplified to two syllables in casual speech..
Is Library pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Library varies by dialect: AU /ˈlaɪ.brər.iː/, UK /ˈlaɪ.brər.iː/, US /ˈlaɪ.brɛr.iː/.
How can I practice pronouncing Library?
Break the word into 3 syllables and exaggerate each: LIB—RAR—Y. Stress the first syllable loudly.