How to Pronounce "liberate"
word
ˈɫɪˌbɝˌeɪt
LIH-ber-ayt
lˈɪbəɹˌeɪt
LIH-buh-rayt
Definition
To set someone or something free from a situation, place, or feeling that limits them. It is often used for freeing people or countries, but can also mean freeing thoughts or emotions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪˌbɝˌeɪt
British English
lˈɪbəɹˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIH-ber-ayt
UK
LIH-buh-rayt
Listen in Context
The soldiers helped to liberate the city.
We must liberate the animals from the cages.
She tried to liberate herself from fear.
The revolution finally liberated the country after years of struggle.