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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable like
  • 8 letters
Syllables
like-wise: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: LIKE-wise. Lighter (secondary) stress on wise.
Pronunciation
/ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as like-wise.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide likewise into syllables?

likewise divides as like-wise. like-wise: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in likewise?

Likewise has 2 syllables (like-wise).

Which syllable is stressed in likewise?

The stressed syllable in likewise is like. The 1st syllable is stressed: LIKE-wise. Lighter (secondary) stress on wise.

How do you pronounce likewise?

/ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/ in American English.