How many syllables in likelihood?

Syllables in likelihood

3

like·li·hood

Likelihood has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say likelihood

Pronunciation/ˈlaɪkliˌhʊd/
3 syllables, LIKE-li-hood · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say likelihood slowly and listen for each vowel sound: like, li, hood. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with likelihood

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Questions

How many syllables are in likelihood?
Likelihood has three syllables.
How do you divide likelihood into syllables?
Likelihood divides as like-li-hood.
Which syllable is stressed in likelihood?
The first syllable (LIKE-li-hood).

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