About "like"
How to Split "like" into Syllables
The word like is divided into 2 syllables: li·ke. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- li — 1st syllable
- ke — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of like:
- IPA: /laɪ̯k/
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📖 Definitions
- like (third-person singular simple present likes, present participle liking, simple past and past participle liked)
- To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.
📚 Word Origin & History
Verb from Middle English liken, from Old English līcian (“to like, to please”), from Proto-West Germanic *līkēn, from Proto-Germanic *līkāną, from Proto-Indo-European *leyg- (“image; likeness; similarity”). Cognate with Saterland Frisian liekje (“to be similar, resemble”), West Frisian lykje (“to seem, appear, look”), Dutch lijken (“to seem”), Low German lieken (“to be like; resemble”), German gleichen (“to resemble”), Swedish lika (“to like; put up with; alig...
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down like into syllables helps with:
- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
- Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
- Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
- Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
- Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness
📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare like with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| like | 2 | li·ke |
| leech | 1 | leech |
| Luis | 1 | luis |
| Leakey | 2 | lea-key |
| luscious | 2 | lus-cious |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to like:
liken, liker, likely, liking, likable, likeable, likewise, likability.