likely

/ˈlaɪkli/

Syllables like·ly

Stress LIKE-ly

Phonics Breakdown

like

/laɪk/

long i (i_e)

ly

/li/

y /i/ sound

Meaning

probable; having a high chance of happening

Sound Reference

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like=/laɪk/(like) + ly=/li/(quickly)

Example

It is likely to rain this afternoon.