How to pronounce "libido"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "libido"

Learn how to break down "libido" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/lɪˈbiː.dəʊ/
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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

L AH0 B IY1 D OW0
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "libido"

Pronunciation: /lɪˈbiː.dəʊ/

Noun

  • The fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body, commonly expressed as a percentage.
  • The whitish inner portion of the rind of citrus fruits that is a source of pectin, commonly referred to as the pith.
  • One of the four major stages of the magnum opus, involving purification of the prima materia.

Noun

  • (common usage) Sexual urges or drives.
    Example: "Good grief man, control your libido!"
    Synonyms: horniness
    Antonyms: boredom
  • Drives or mental energies related to or based on sexual instincts but not necessarily sexual in and of themselves.
    Example: "For Freudians, libido means the desire to "unite and bind" with objects in the world."
    Antonyms: destrudo, mortido

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