likely
LAI-klee
laiklee
/ˈlaɪkli/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “likely” is spelled “laiklee”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | l | ai | k | l | ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /l/ | /aɪ/ | /k/ | /l/ | /i/ |
English writes “likely” with
6 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“laiklee” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “likely”
reallyonlyfamilyactuallyprobablyexactlycertainlyfinallyabsolutelycharlie
“likely” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “likely”?
“likely” is pronounced LAI-klee — IPA /ˈlaɪkli/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “laiklee”.
How many syllables are in “likely”?
“likely” has 2 syllables: LAI-klee (the capitalized syllable is stressed).