How to pronounce eellike
Say it like EEL-lyke. Eellike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EEL).
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- EEL
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eellike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of eellike
American and British speakers say eellike in essentially the same way: /ˈilˌlaɪk/ in the US and /ˈiːlˌlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: EEL-lyke.
What does eellike mean?
- Resembling an eel in shape or behavior.
Where does eellike come from?
From eel + -like.
Questions about saying eellike
How do you pronounce eellike?
Say EEL-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈilˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈiːlˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eellike?
Eellike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EEL). Broken into parts: EEL · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say eellike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈilˌlaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈiːlˌlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.