How to Pronounce Like

To pronounce "like", say LIK-e — 2 syllables, IPA /laɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/laɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “like”

"like" has 2 syllables: lik-e. It rhymes with strike and pike, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lyke — easy to mix up when writing.

What does like mean?

noun

  1. (usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).

    “Tell me your likes and dislikes.”

  2. An individual vote showing support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet.

verb

  1. To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.

    “I like hamburgers.”

  2. To please.

Synonyms

favoritepreferenceenjoyfancylove

Antonyms

dislikepet hatepet peevehatemislike

Hear “like” in real sentences

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Words that rhyme with like

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

strikepiketykechildlikedikealikelykeknifelikeskrikedisliketiketurnpike

Related words

wishishlike-mindedsuchlikecorrespondingsimilaralikeequal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "like"?▾

"Like" has 2 syllables: lik · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "like"?▾

The IPA transcription of "like" is /laɪk/.

What does "like" mean?▾

Like: (usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).

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