How to pronounce likelier
Say it like LY-klee-er. Likelier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- klee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Likelier 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.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of likelier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LY-klee-uh.
What does likelier mean?
- comparative form of likely: more likely How to pronounce likely
Questions about saying likelier
How do you pronounce likelier?
Say LY-klee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪkliɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪkliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in likelier?
Likelier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · klee · er.
Is likelier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlaɪkliə/ (LY-klee-uh).