American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'like' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "like" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "like"

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Simple pronunciation
laik
IPA transcription
/laɪk̚/
Word frequency
49th

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What does "like" mean?

  1. 1.to enjoy or find something pleasant
  2. 2.to be similar to something

Examples of "like" in a sentence

  • I really like chocolate ice cream.
  • He looks like his father.
  • She danced like a ballerina.

How common is "like"?

Like is the 49th most common word in English.

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