How to pronounce likeable
Say it like LY-kuh-bul. Likeable 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
Likeable 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 likeable
American and British speakers say likeable in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪkəbəl/ in the US and /ˈlaɪkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-kuh-bul.
What does likeable mean?
- Alternative spelling of likable.
Where does likeable come from?
From like + -able.
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Words that sound like likeable
Questions about saying likeable
How do you pronounce likeable?
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 likeable?
Likeable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say likeable 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 likeable?
Likeable sounds the same as likable in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.