How to Pronounce "likeness"
word
/ˈɫaɪknəs/
LIKE-nuss
/lˈaɪknəs/
LIKE-nuss
Definition
A state of being similar to someone or something, or a picture/image that closely represents someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫaɪknəs/
British English
/lˈaɪknəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIKE-nuss
UK
LIKE-nuss
Listen in Context
There is a strong likeness between the twins.
This painting is a likeness of the queen.
He showed me a likeness carved in stone.
People often comment on the likeness I have to my mother.