How to pronounce likening
Say it like LY-kuh-ning. Likening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- kuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Likening 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of likening
American and British speakers say likening in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪkənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlaɪkənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-kuh-ning.
What does likening mean?
- present participle and gerund of liken How to pronounce liken
- The act by which things are likened; a comparison.
Questions about saying likening
How do you pronounce likening?
Say LY-kuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪkənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪkənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in likening?
Likening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · kuh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say likening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪkənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪkənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.