How to pronounce hornlike
Say it like HORN-lyke. Hornlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce hornlike. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HORN
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hornlike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hornlike
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAWN-lyke.
What does hornlike mean?
- Projecting like a horn.
- Of a hard substance, similar to horn.
Where does hornlike come from?
From horn + -like. Piecewise doublet of cornlike.
Questions about saying hornlike
How do you pronounce hornlike?
Say HORN-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrnˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːnˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hornlike?
Hornlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORN). Broken into parts: HORN · lyke.
Is hornlike pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɔːnˌlaɪk/ (HAWN-lyke).