American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'library' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "library" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "library"

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Simple pronunciation
laib-rehr-ee
IPA transcription
/ˈlaɪbˌɹɛɹ.i/
Word frequency
1,191st

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What does "library" mean?

  1. a place where books, movies, and music are kept for use but not for sale

Examples of "library" in a sentence

  • I found that book at the library.
  • She spent the afternoon at the library.
  • The library is closed on Sundays.

How common is "library"?

Library is the 1,191st most common word in English.

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