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likely

How many syllables in likely?

  2 syllables

Divide likely into syllables:   like-ly
Stressed syllable in likely:   like-ly
How to pronounce likely:   lahyk-lee
How to say likely:

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Synonyms for likely


1 syllable
  • apt
  • prone
3 syllables
  • liable
  • possible
  • probable
5 syllables
  • to be expected
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