How to Pronounce Likenesses

To pronounce "likenesses", say LIK-en-ess-es — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈlaɪknəsɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈlaɪknəsɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “likenesses”

"likenesses" has 4 syllables: lik-en-ess-es.

What does likenesses 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”

Synonyms

resemblancesimilaritysimilitude

Related words

semblancesimilitudealikenessresemblancesimilarityrepresentationportrayalcommonality

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "likenesses"?▾

"Likenesses" has 4 syllables: lik · en · ess · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "likenesses"?▾

The IPA transcription of "likenesses" is /ˈlaɪknəsɪz/.

What does "likenesses" mean?▾

Likenesses: The state or quality of being like or alike

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