How to pronounce likesome
Say it like LYKE-sum. Likesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYKE).
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- LYKE
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Likesome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of likesome
American and British speakers say likesome in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪksəm/ in the US and /ˈlaɪksəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYKE-sum.
What does likesome mean?
- Marked by liking or likability; agreeable; pleasant; pleasing to the mind or senses
Where does likesome come from?
From like + -some.
Questions about saying likesome
How do you pronounce likesome?
Say LYKE-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪksəm/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪksəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in likesome?
Likesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYKE). Broken into parts: LYKE · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say likesome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪksəm/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪksəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.