How To Pronounce Likeness
likeness
How To Say Likeness Phonetically
Say the part in capitals loudest. This plain spelling is a guide; the IPA above is exact.
In British English, likeness is pronounced /ˈlaɪk.nəs/ or /ˈlaɪk.nɪs/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlaɪk.nəs]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈlaɪk.nəs/.
Likeness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. British and American speakers say it the same way.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Likeness has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Transcription Tips For Likeness
- Rule 1
Double Letters
Double letters usually realise one sound. There are some cases where double letters realise two sounds, which usually happens with cc and zz.
letter /ˈlet.ə/bigger /ˈbɪɡ.ə/manner /ˈmæn.ə/
Here. Likeness /ˈlaɪk.nəs/
- Rule 3
Mark The Stressed Syllable
When a word has more than one syllable, the primary stress marker must be placed before the stressed syllable. It is wrong to write /lɔː.jə/ without the stress marker.
lawyer /ˈlɔː.jə/
Here. Likeness /ˈlaɪk.nəs/
- Rule 7
Stress Mark Replaces The Dot
Do not place a syllable boundary marker where the stress marker appears. /ðeɪ.ə.naʊ.ˈhɪə/ is not acceptable.
They are now here /ðeɪ.ə.naʊˈhɪə/
Here. Likeness /ˈlaɪk.nəs/
Questions About Likeness
How do you say likeness phonetically?
Likeness sounds like LYK-nuhs in British English, and the same in American English. The part in capitals is stressed.
How do you pronounce likeness in British English?
In British English, likeness is pronounced /ˈlaɪk.nəs/ or /ˈlaɪk.nɪs/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlaɪk.nəs].
How do you pronounce likeness in American English?
In American English, likeness is pronounced /ˈlaɪk.nəs/.
How many syllables are in likeness?
Likeness has two syllables, /laɪk/ + /nəs/.
Where is the stress in likeness?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /laɪk/.
Do British and American English pronounce likeness the same way?
Yes. Both are /ˈlaɪk.nəs/.
Syllables And Tree Diagram Of Likeness
Likeness has two syllables. See how likeness divides into syllables, its syllable structure and its tree diagram in the Adroit Phonology App.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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