How to Pronounce Liking

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈlaɪkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “liking”

"liking" has 2 syllables: lik-ing. It rhymes with striking and spiking, if that helps it stick.

What does liking mean?

verb

  1. To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.

    “I like hamburgers.”

  2. To please.

verb

  1. To be likely.

Synonyms

enjoyfancylove

Antonyms

dislikehatemislike

Words that rhyme with liking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

strikingspikinghitchhikinghikingbikingdykingdislikingdikingpikingmiking

Related words

wishishlike-mindedsuchlikecorrespondingsimilaralikeequal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "liking"?▾

"Liking" has 2 syllables: lik · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "liking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "liking" is /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/.

What does "liking" mean?▾

Liking: To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.

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