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