How to Pronounce "libertine"
word
LIB-er-teen
LIB-uh-teen
Definition
A libertine is someone who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters; the word can also refer to someone who rejects accepted opinions and lives freely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪbɝˌtin
British English
lˈɪbətˌiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIB-er-teen
UK
LIB-uh-teen
Listen in Context
He was called a libertine because of his wild behavior.
In the novel, the main character is a libertine who rejects society's rules.
The king lived as a libertine during his youth.
Some people admire the libertine lifestyle, while others criticize it.