How to pronounce mislike
Say it like mis-LYKE. Mislike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYKE).
- mis
- LYKE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mislike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LYKESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mislike
American and British speakers say mislike in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪˈslaɪk/ in the US and /ˌmɪˈslaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-LYKE.
What does mislike mean?
- To disapprove of or dislike (someone or something); to have an aversion to.
Where does mislike come from?
* Old Swedish mislika (modern Swedish misslika)
Words that rhyme with mislike
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mislike.
Questions about saying mislike
How do you pronounce mislike?
Say mis-LYKE. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪˈslaɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɪˈslaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mislike?
Mislike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYKE). Broken into parts: mis · LYKE.
Do Americans and Brits say mislike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪˈslaɪk/ and the British form is /ˌmɪˈslaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.