How to pronounce suchlike
Say it like SUHCH-lyke. Suchlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHCH).
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- SUHCH
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suchlike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lykeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of suchlike
American and British speakers say suchlike in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌtʃlaɪk/ in the US and /ˈsʌtʃlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHCH-lyke.
What does suchlike mean?
- Of the same or similar kind.
- Other things of the same kind or type.
- A thing of the same kind or type.
Where does suchlike come from?
From Middle English sich like, suche-like, swylk lyk; equivalent to such + like.
Questions about saying suchlike
How do you pronounce suchlike?
Say SUHCH-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌtʃlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈsʌtʃlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suchlike?
Suchlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHCH). Broken into parts: SUHCH · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say suchlike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌtʃlaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈsʌtʃlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.