How to Pronounce "the likes of"
expression
thuh-LIKES-uhv
thuh-LIKES-ov
Definition
Used to refer to people or things that are similar to a particular famous or notable person or thing, often to highlight their importance or uniqueness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪks/ /ˈəv
British English
ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪks/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh-LIKES-uhv
UK
thuh-LIKES-ov
Listen in Context
Only the likes of Einstein could solve that problem.
We rarely meet the likes of her in our small town.
The museum displays art by the likes of Picasso.
He dreams of playing soccer with the likes of Messi and Ronaldo.