To pronounce "likely", say LIK-ely — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlaɪkli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈlaɪkli/
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"likely" has 2 syllables: lik-ely. It rhymes with unlikely and reichley, if that helps it stick.
noun
adjective
“Rain is likely later this afternoon.”
“He is likely to succeed at anything he tries.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Likely" has 2 syllables: lik · ely.
The IPA transcription of "likely" is /ˈlaɪkli/.
Likely: Something or somebody considered likely.
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