How to pronounce likings
Say it like LY-kingz. Likings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- kingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Likings 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.
- kingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of likings
American and British speakers say likings in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪkɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈlaɪkɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-kingz.
What does likings mean?
- plural of liking How to pronounce liking
Questions about saying likings
How do you pronounce likings?
Say LY-kingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪkɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪkɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in likings?
Likings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · kingz.
Do Americans and Brits say likings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪkɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪkɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.