How do you pronounce "likeness"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪknəs/ (LEYEKN-uhs). In British English: /lˈaɪknəs/ (L-eyekn). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌɪknəs/ (LUH-ikn-uhs). In Australian English: /lˈaɪknəs/ (L-eyekn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪknəs/ (LEYEKN-uhs), while in British English it's /lˈaɪknəs/ (L-eyekn).

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likeness

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/ˈlaɪknəs/

LEYEKN-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

laɪknlike·əsness

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