How to pronounce sharklike
Say it like SHAR-klyke. Sharklike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR).
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- SHAR
- klyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sharklike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- klykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sharklike
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAH-klyke.
What does sharklike mean?
- Similar to a shark; like a shark
- Similar to that of a shark.“a sharklike grin; sharklike teeth; a sharklike frenzy”
- Cartilaginous.
Where does sharklike come from?
From shark + -like.
Questions about saying sharklike
How do you pronounce sharklike?
Say SHAR-klyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑrˌklaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈʃɑːˌklaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sharklike?
Sharklike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR). Broken into parts: SHAR · klyke.
Is sharklike pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃɑːˌklaɪk/ (SHAH-klyke).