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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable lib
  • 7 letters
Syllables
lib-er-al: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: LIB-er-al. Lighter (secondary) stress on er.
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪbˌɝəl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as lib-eral.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide liberal into syllables?

liberal divides as lib-er-al. lib-er-al: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in liberal?

Liberal has 3 syllables (lib-er-al).

Which syllable is stressed in liberal?

The stressed syllable in liberal is lib. The 1st syllable is stressed: LIB-er-al. Lighter (secondary) stress on er.

How do you pronounce liberal?

/ˈlɪbˌɝəl/ in American English.