How to pronounce likable
Say it like LY-kuh-bul. Likable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Likable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of likable
American and British speakers say likable in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪkəbəl/ in the US and /ˈlaɪkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-kuh-bul.
What does likable mean?
- Of a person, having qualities tending to result in being liked; friendly, personable.“She's a naturally likable person, with lots of friends.”
- Capable of, or suitable for, being liked.
Where does likable come from?
From like + -able.
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Questions about saying likable
How do you pronounce likable?
Say LY-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in likable?
Likable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say likable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪkəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as likable?
Likable sounds the same as likeable in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.