How to pronounce alike
Say it like uh-LYKE. Alike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYKE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce alike. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- uh
- LYKE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LYKESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of alike
American and British speakers say alike in essentially the same way: /əˈlaɪk/ in the US and /əˈlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LYKE.
What does alike mean?
- having the same or similar characteristics“all politicians are alike”“they looked utterly alike”
- equally“parents and teachers alike demanded reforms”
- in a like manner“they walk alike”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with alike
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alike.
Questions about saying alike
How do you pronounce alike?
Say uh-LYKE. The American pronunciation is /əˈlaɪk/. In British English it is /əˈlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alike?
Alike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYKE). Broken into parts: uh · LYKE.
Do Americans and Brits say alike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlaɪk/ and the British form is /əˈlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.