How to pronounce likeliest
Say it like LY-klee-ust. Likeliest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- klee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Likeliest 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.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of likeliest
American and British speakers say likeliest in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪkliəst/ in the US and /ˈlaɪkliəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-klee-ust.
What does likeliest mean?
- superlative form of likely: most likely How to pronounce likely
Questions about saying likeliest
How do you pronounce likeliest?
Say LY-klee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪkliəst/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪkliəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in likeliest?
Likeliest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · klee · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say likeliest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪkliəst/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪkliəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.