How to pronounce chesslike
Say it like CHES-lyke. Chesslike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHES).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce chesslike. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- CHES
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chesslike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lykeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of chesslike
American and British speakers say chesslike in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɛslaɪk/ in the US and /ˈtʃɛslaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHES-lyke.
What does chesslike mean?
- Characteristic of or resembling chess.
- Requiring careful forethought and planning; complex.
Where does chesslike come from?
From chess + -like.
Questions about saying chesslike
How do you pronounce chesslike?
Say CHES-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛslaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛslaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chesslike?
Chesslike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHES). Broken into parts: CHES · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say chesslike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɛslaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɛslaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.