How to pronounce shrikelike
Say it like SHRY-klyke. Shrikelike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRY).
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- SHRY
- klyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrikelike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- klykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of shrikelike
American and British speakers say shrikelike in essentially the same way: /ˈʃraɪˌklaɪk/ in the US and /ˈʃraɪˌklaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHRY-klyke.
What does shrikelike mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a shrike.
Where does shrikelike come from?
From shrike + -like.
Questions about saying shrikelike
How do you pronounce shrikelike?
Say SHRY-klyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃraɪˌklaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈʃraɪˌklaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrikelike?
Shrikelike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRY). Broken into parts: SHRY · klyke.
Do Americans and Brits say shrikelike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃraɪˌklaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈʃraɪˌklaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.