How to Pronounce "liken"
word
ˈɫaɪkən
LYE-kuhn
lˈaɪkən
LYE-kuhn
Definition
To compare something or someone to another thing, usually to show similarities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪkən
British English
lˈaɪkən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYE-kuhn
UK
LYE-kuhn
Listen in Context
Many people liken life to a journey.
You can liken her singing to that of a nightingale.
The author likens hope to a candle in the dark.
I wouldn’t liken this situation to last year—things are really different now.