How to Pronounce "deliberate"
word
duh-LIB-ur-it (adjective), duh-LIB-uh-rayt (verb)
duh-LIB-uh-ruht (adjective), duh-LIB-uh-rayt (verb)
Definition
As an adjective, 'deliberate' means done on purpose, with intention. As a verb, it means to think about something carefully before making a decision.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈɫɪbɝˌeɪt/, /dɪˈɫɪbɝət/, /dɪˈɫɪbɹət/
British English
/dɪˈlɪbɜːˌeɪt/, /dɪˈlɪbɜːət/, /dɪˈlɪbɹət/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
duh-LIB-ur-it (adjective), duh-LIB-uh-rayt (verb)
UK
duh-LIB-uh-ruht (adjective), duh-LIB-uh-rayt (verb)
Listen in Context
The attack was deliberate and planned in advance.
He spoke in a slow and deliberate manner.
The jury will deliberate before giving a verdict.
That wasn’t an accident—it was a deliberate choice.