How to pronounce likins
Say it like LIK-inz. Likins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK).
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- LIK
- inz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Likins pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- inzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of likins
American and British speakers say likins in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪkɪnz/ in the US and /ˈlɪkɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIK-inz.
What does likins mean?
- plural of likin
Questions about saying likins
How do you pronounce likins?
Say LIK-inz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪkɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪkɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in likins?
Likins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK). Broken into parts: LIK · inz.
Do Americans and Brits say likins the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪkɪnz/ and the British form is /ˈlɪkɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.