How to pronounce dislikes
Say it like dih-SLYKS. Dislikes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLYKS).
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- dih
- SLYKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dislikes 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.
- SLYKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dislikes
American and British speakers say dislikes in essentially the same way: /dɪˈslaɪks/ in the US and /dɪˈslaɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SLYKS.
What does dislikes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of dislike How to pronounce dislike
- plural of dislike How to pronounce dislike
Questions about saying dislikes
How do you pronounce dislikes?
Say dih-SLYKS. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈslaɪks/. In British English it is /dɪˈslaɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dislikes?
Dislikes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLYKS). Broken into parts: dih · SLYKS.
Do Americans and Brits say dislikes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈslaɪks/ and the British form is /dɪˈslaɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.