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