How to pronounce likelily
Say it like LY-klih-lee. Likelily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- klih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Likelily 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.
- klihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of likelily
American and British speakers say likelily in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪklɪli/ in the US and /ˈlaɪklɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-klih-lee.
What does likelily mean?
- Probably, likely.
Where does likelily come from?
From likely + -ly.
Questions about saying likelily
How do you pronounce likelily?
Say LY-klih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪklɪli/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪklɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in likelily?
Likelily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · klih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say likelily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪklɪli/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪklɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.