How to pronounce liked
Say it like LYKT. Liked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LYKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of liked
American and British speakers say liked in essentially the same way: /laɪkt/ in the US and /laɪkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYKT.
What does liked mean?
- found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form“a well-liked teacher”
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with liked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of liked.
Questions about saying liked
How do you pronounce liked?
Say LYKT. The American pronunciation is /laɪkt/. In British English it is /laɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liked?
Liked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LYKT.
Do Americans and Brits say liked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /laɪkt/ and the British form is /laɪkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.