How to pronounce businesslike
Say it like BIZ-nih-slyke. Businesslike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIZ).
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- BIZ
- nih
- slyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Businesslike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- slykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of businesslike
American and British speakers say businesslike in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪznɪˌslaɪk/ in the US and /ˈbɪznɪˌslaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIZ-nih-slyke.
What does businesslike mean?
- Methodical and efficient, in a way that would be advantageous to a business or businessperson.
- Earnest and practical without being distracted or enthusiastic.
Where does businesslike come from?
From business + -like.
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Questions about saying businesslike
How do you pronounce businesslike?
Say BIZ-nih-slyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪznɪˌslaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈbɪznɪˌslaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in businesslike?
Businesslike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIZ). Broken into parts: BIZ · nih · slyke.
Do Americans and Brits say businesslike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪznɪˌslaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈbɪznɪˌslaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.