How to pronounce likenesses
Say it like LYKE-nuh-siz. Likenesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYKE).
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- LYKE
- nuh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Likenesses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYKESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of likenesses
American and British speakers say likenesses in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪknəsɪz/ in the US and /ˈlaɪknəsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYKE-nuh-siz.
What does likenesses mean?
- plural of likeness How to pronounce likeness
Questions about saying likenesses
How do you pronounce likenesses?
Say LYKE-nuh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪknəsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪknəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in likenesses?
Likenesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYKE). Broken into parts: LYKE · nuh · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say likenesses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪknəsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪknəsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.