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