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How to Pronounce "liking"

word

/ˈɫaɪkɪŋ/
LY-king
/lˈaɪkɪŋ/
LY-king

Definition

A feeling that you enjoy someone or something, or that you find them pleasant or attractive. It is often used in phrases such as 'take a liking to' someone or something.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɫaɪkɪŋ/

British English

/lˈaɪkɪŋ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

LY-king

UK

LY-king

Listen in Context

She has a liking for old books.

The child took a liking to the new teacher.

I never understood his liking for spicy food.

I don't know why, but the dog immediately took a liking to me.