How to Pronounce "alike"

word

/əˈɫaɪk/

uh-LYK

/ɐlˈaɪk/

uh-LYK

Definition

Similar to each other in appearance, character, or another quality. It can also mean ‘in the same way’ in more formal expressions like ‘treat everyone alike.’

IPA Transcription

American English

/əˈɫaɪk/

British English

/ɐlˈaɪk/

Simplified Pronunciation

uh-LYK

Listen in Context

The two sisters look alike.

These bags are very alike.

Good teachers treat all students alike.

Wow, those twins are so alike that I can't tell them apart.