How to pronounce likkle
Say it like LIK-ul. Likkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK).
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- LIK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Likkle 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of likkle
American and British speakers say likkle in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈlɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIK-ul.
What does likkle mean?
- Little.
Where does likkle come from?
Borrowed from Jamaican Creole likkle, from English little.
Words that rhyme with likkle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of likkle.
Questions about saying likkle
How do you pronounce likkle?
Say LIK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈlɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in likkle?
Likkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK). Broken into parts: LIK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say likkle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈlɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.