liberal

How to Split "liberal" into Syllables

The word liberal is divided into 3 syllables: li·ber·al. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• li — 1st syllable
• ber — 2nd syllable
• al — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of liberal:

• IPA: /ˈlɪbɹəl/

📖 Definitions

1. liberal (comparative more liberal, superlative most liberal)
2. Generous; permitting liberty; willing to give unsparingly.

📚 Word Origin & History

The adjective is from Old French liberal, from Latin līberālis (“befitting a freeman”), from līber (“free”); it is attested since the 14th century. The noun is first attested in the 1800s. Borrowed from Latin līberālis (“befitting a freeman”), from līber (“free”). First attested in the 14th century. From Latin līberālis (“befitting a freeman”), from līber (“free”). From Dutch liberaal, from Middle French [Term?] (Modern French libéral), from Old French liberal, ...

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