To pronounce "likable", say LIK-abl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlaɪkəbl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈlaɪkəbl̩/
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"likable" has 3 syllables: lik-abl-e. It rhymes with likeable, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: likeable — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
“I suppose he's likable; why shouldn't he be?”
“She's a naturally likable person, with lots of friends.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Likable" has 3 syllables: lik · abl · e.
The IPA transcription of "likable" is /ˈlaɪkəbl̩/.
Likable: Capable of being liked.
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