How to pronounce likewise
Say it like LY-kwyze. Likewise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- kwyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Likewise 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.
- kwyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of likewise
American and British speakers say likewise in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪˌkwaɪz/ in the US and /ˈlaɪˌkwaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-kwyze.
What does likewise mean?
- in like or similar manner“He was similarly affected”“some people have little power to do good, and have likewise little strength to resist evil”
- in addition“he has a Mercedes, too”
- equally“parents and teachers alike demanded reforms”
Where does likewise come from?
From Middle English lykewise, lykewyse, lyke wyse, lijk wise, a shortened form of Middle English in lik wise (“in like wise”); equivalent to like + -wise.
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Questions about saying likewise
How do you pronounce likewise?
Say LY-kwyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪˌkwaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪˌkwaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in likewise?
Likewise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · kwyze.
Do Americans and Brits say likewise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪˌkwaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪˌkwaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.