How to pronounce warlike
Say it like WOR-lyke. Warlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɔrˌlaɪk/WOR-lyke
UK British/ˈwɔːlaɪk/WAW-lyke
- WOR
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warlike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of warlike
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-lyke.
What does warlike mean?
adjective
- Hostile and belligerent.
- Martial, bellicose or militaristic.
Where does warlike come from?
From war + -like. Compare the older warly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying warlike
How do you pronounce warlike?
Say WOR-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warlike?
Warlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · lyke.
Is warlike 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 /ˈwɔːlaɪk/ (WAW-lyke).