How to pronounce ladylike
Say it like LAY-dee-lyke. Ladylike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- dee
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ladylike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. 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 ladylike
American and British speakers say ladylike in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪdiˌlaɪk/ in the US and /ˈleɪdiˌlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-dee-lyke.
What does ladylike mean?
- Of or related to the appearance or behavior of a well-mannered woman.
- In the manner of a lady.
Where does ladylike come from?
From lady + -like.
Questions about saying ladylike
How do you pronounce ladylike?
Say LAY-dee-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪdiˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈleɪdiˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ladylike?
Ladylike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · dee · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say ladylike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪdiˌlaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈleɪdiˌlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.