How to Pronounce Likes

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/laɪks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “likes”

"likes" has 2 syllables: lik-es. It rhymes with strikes and spikes, if that helps it stick.

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

What does likes 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.

noun

  1. (sometimes as the likes of') Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort.

    “It was something the likes of which I had never seen before.”

  2. The stroke that equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side.

    “to play the like”

Synonyms

favoritepreferenceenjoyfancyloveilk

Antonyms

dislikepet hatepet peevehatemislikeantithesisopposite

Words that rhyme with likes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

strikesspikesyikesdikesturnpikestykesshrikespikesmikeshikesdislikestikes

Related words

wishishlike-mindedsuchlikecorrespondingsimilaralikeequal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "likes"?▾

"Likes" has 2 syllables: lik · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "likes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "likes" is /laɪks/.

What does "likes" mean?▾

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

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