How to pronounce toothlike
Say it like TOOTH-lyke. Toothlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOTH).
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- TOOTH
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toothlike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOTHSay 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 toothlike
American and British speakers say toothlike in essentially the same way: /ˈtuθˌlaɪk/ in the US and /ˈtuːθˌlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOOTH-lyke.
What does toothlike mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a tooth.
Where does toothlike come from?
From tooth + -like.
Questions about saying toothlike
How do you pronounce toothlike?
Say TOOTH-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈtuθˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈtuːθˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toothlike?
Toothlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOTH). Broken into parts: TOOTH · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say toothlike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtuθˌlaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈtuːθˌlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.