How To Pronounce Likewise
likewise
In British English, likewise is pronounced /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlaɪkʷ.waɪz]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/.
Likewise 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
Likewise 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.
Questions About Likewise
How do you pronounce likewise in British English?
In British English, likewise is pronounced /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlaɪkʷ.waɪz].
How do you pronounce likewise in American English?
In American English, likewise is pronounced /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/.
How many syllables are in likewise?
Likewise has two syllables, /laɪk/ + /waɪz/.
Where is the stress in likewise?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /laɪk/.
Do British and American English pronounce likewise the same way?
Yes. Both are /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
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