How to pronounce lifelike
Say it like LYFE-lyke. Lifelike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE).
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- LYFE
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lifelike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYFESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lifelike
American and British speakers say lifelike in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk/ in the US and /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYFE-lyke.
What does lifelike mean?
- Like a living being; resembling life; being an accurate representation.“a lifelike portrait”
Where does lifelike come from?
From life + -like. First attested in the 1610s.
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Questions about saying lifelike
How do you pronounce lifelike?
Say LYFE-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lifelike?
Lifelike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE). Broken into parts: LYFE · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say lifelike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.