How to pronounce monkeylike
Say it like MUHNG-kee-lyke. Monkeylike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHNG).
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- MUHNG
- kee
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monkeylike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of monkeylike
American and British speakers say monkeylike in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌŋkiˌlaɪk/ in the US and /ˈmʌŋkiˌlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHNG-kee-lyke.
What does monkeylike mean?
- Resembling or similar to a monkey.“a monkeylike skull”
- In the manner of a monkey.
Where does monkeylike come from?
From monkey + -like.
Questions about saying monkeylike
How do you pronounce monkeylike?
Say MUHNG-kee-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌŋkiˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈmʌŋkiˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monkeylike?
Monkeylike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHNG). Broken into parts: MUHNG · kee · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say monkeylike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌŋkiˌlaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈmʌŋkiˌlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.