How to Pronounce Likeness

To pronounce "likeness", say LIK-en-ess — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlaɪknəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈlaɪknəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “likeness”

"likeness" has 3 syllables: lik-en-ess.

What does likeness mean?

noun

  1. The state or quality of being like or alike
  2. Appearance or form; guise.

    “A foe in the likeness of a friend”

verb

  1. To depict.

Synonyms

resemblancesimilaritysimilitude

Related words

semblancesimilitudealikenessresemblancesimilarityrepresentationportrayalcommonality

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "likeness"?▾

"Likeness" has 3 syllables: lik · en · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "likeness"?▾

The IPA transcription of "likeness" is /ˈlaɪknəs/.

What does "likeness" mean?▾

Likeness: The state or quality of being like or alike

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