To pronounce "liken", say LIK-en — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
liken
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LIK-en
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"liken" has 2 syllables: lik-en. It rhymes with lichen and lycan, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: lichen, lycan, leiken, lykin — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Liken" has 2 syllables: lik · en.
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