How to Pronounce "not likely"
expression
ˈnɑt/ /ˈɫaɪkɫi
NAHT LYKE-lee
nˈɒt/ /lˈaɪkli
not LYKE-lee
Definition
Used to say that something probably will not happen or is not true.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈɫaɪkɫi
British English
nˈɒt/ /lˈaɪkli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT LYKE-lee
UK
not LYKE-lee
Listen in Context
It's not likely to snow in this city.
She is not likely to forget your birthday.
It’s not likely that the meeting will start on time.
Will he finish the project by Friday? Not likely.