liken

How to Split "liken" into Syllables

The word liken is divided into 2 syllables: li·ken. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• li — 1st syllable
• ken — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of liken:

• IPA: /ˈlaɪk(ə)n/

📖 Definitions

1. liken (third-person singular simple present likens, present participle likening, simple past and past participle likened)
2. Followed by to or (archaic) unto: to regard or state that (someone or something) is like another person or thing; to compare.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English liknen (“to be comparable; to compare (often disparagingly); to make (someone) equal to another person; to regard (something) as equal to another thing; to regard (something) as likely; to resemble; to take (something) as a substitute; to apply, be adapted or suitable; to tend (to sin)”) [and other forms], from liken (“to be comparable; to compare; to be appropriate; to form”), from lik (“alike, analogous, similar; appropriate, suitable; equal; homogeneous; identica...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare liken with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
liken	2	li·ken
lagoon	2	la-goon
lissome	3	lis-so-me
logician	3	lo-gi-cian
liaison	2	liai-son

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to liken:

like, liker, likely, liking, likable, likeable, likewise, likability.