How do you pronounce "liken"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪkən/ (LEYEK-uhn). In British English: /lˈaɪkən/ (L-eyek). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌɪkən/ (LUH-ik-uhn). In Australian English: /lˈaɪkən/ (L-eyek).

Is "liken" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪkən/ (LEYEK-uhn), while in British English it's /lˈaɪkən/ (L-eyek).

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liken

/ˈlaɪkən/

LEYEK-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

laɪkli·ənken

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