How to Pronounce "likely"
word
/ˈɫaɪkɫi/
LYK-lee
/lˈaɪkli/
LYK-lee
Definition
If something is likely, it will probably happen or is probably true. It can also describe the person or thing that will probably do something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫaɪkɫi/
British English
/lˈaɪkli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYK-lee
UK
LYK-lee
Listen in Context
It is likely to rain tonight.
She is the most likely person to win.
That story seems likely.
We're likely to be late if we don't leave now.