About "alike"
How to Split "alike" into Syllables
The word alike is divided into 3 syllables: a·li·ke. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- a — 1st syllable
- li — 2nd syllable
- ke — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of alike:
- IPA: /əˈlaɪk/
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📖 Definitions
- alike (comparative more alike, superlative most alike)
- Having resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference.
📚 Word Origin & History
The adjective comes from a conflation of several different terms: Middle English alich, alych, alyke, a Late Middle English development from earlier Middle English anlich, anlyke, from Old English onlīċ, anlīċ. Compare German ähnlich. The borrowed Old Norse cognate of the same word, álíkr, ultimately yielding similar Late Middle English forms. Middle English ylich, ylych, ilich, ylik, ylike, ȝelic, from Old English ġelīċ (“like; alike; similar; equal”), from Proto-West Germanic *g...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare alike with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| alike | 3 | a·li·ke |
| also | 2 | al-so |
| Aeolus | 2 | aeo-lus |
| Alas | 2 | a-las |
| Alisha | 3 | a-li-sha |
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