Words that rhyme with likely
Top rhymes for likely
unlikely
Only one common word rhymes with likely: unlikely. Near rhymes like slightly, widely and precisely give you more choice.
Perfect rhymes for likely
3 syllables
Near rhymes for likely
These share the stressed vowel or the ending but not every sound. Songwriters call them slant rhymes.
- slightly
- widely
- precisely
- nicely
- lightly
- tightly
- rightly
- nightly
- politely
- brightly
- idly
- unsightly
- fortnightly
- concisely
- sprightly
- blithely
- knightly
- whitely
- highly
- genuinely
- mighty
- diary
- lively
- timely
- almighty
- wisely
- miley
- finely
- psyche
- smiley
- untimely
- expiry
- whitey
- wily
- spiky
- divinely
- righty
- slyly
- shyly
- wryly
How likely sounds
| Pronunciation | /ˈlaɪkli/ |
|---|---|
| Syllables | 2 (LIKE-ly) |
| Stress pattern | DUM-da |
| Rhyme sound | -aɪkli |
Likely has two syllables, with the stress on the first. Rhymes must match from the stressed vowel to the end of the word.
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Questions
- What rhymes with likely?
- The most common rhymes for likely are unlikely.
- How many words rhyme with likely?
- We found 1 common perfect rhyme for likely, plus 40 near rhymes.
- How many syllables are in likely?
- Likely has two syllables, with the stress on the first.