How to pronounce dislike
Say it like dih-SLYKE. Dislike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLYKE).
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- dih
- SLYKE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dislike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SLYKESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dislike
American and British speakers say dislike in essentially the same way: /dɪˈslaɪk/ in the US and /dɪˈslaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SLYKE.
What does dislike mean?
- an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
- a feeling of aversion or antipathy“my dislike of him was instinctive”
- have or feel a dislike or distaste for“I really dislike this salesman”
Where does dislike come from?
From dis- + like.
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Words that rhyme with dislike
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Questions about saying dislike
How do you pronounce dislike?
Say dih-SLYKE. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈslaɪk/. In British English it is /dɪˈslaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dislike?
Dislike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLYKE). Broken into parts: dih · SLYKE.
Do Americans and Brits say dislike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈslaɪk/ and the British form is /dɪˈslaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.