How to pronounce moonlike
Say it like MOON-lyke. Moonlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON).
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- MOON
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moonlike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of moonlike
American and British speakers say moonlike in essentially the same way: /ˈmunˌlaɪk/ in the US and /ˈmuːnˌlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOON-lyke.
What does moonlike mean?
- Resembling the Moon, or a moon
Where does moonlike come from?
From moon + -like. Compare Middle English mone-lich, Old English mōnelīċ (“lunar”).
Questions about saying moonlike
How do you pronounce moonlike?
Say MOON-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈmunˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈmuːnˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moonlike?
Moonlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON). Broken into parts: MOON · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say moonlike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmunˌlaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈmuːnˌlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.