How to pronounce "like minded" in English
li·ke·min·ded
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “like minded”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
li
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
ke
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
min
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
ded
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Because the base verb ends in a /t/ or /d/ sound, an extra vowel syllable must be added.
How Native Speakers Say It: Pronounce as a full separate syllable ⁄ɪd⁄ (e.g. "start-id", "need-id").
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "like minded" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "like minded is" sounds like "like minded-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "like minded" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“like minded priorities and then come back together so write down on the card what your priority is one of those yes one of”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“like minded in issues like economic development they have been very much”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“like minded countries to avoid things like that from happening.”— CNBCWatch clip
Practice Speaking “like minded”
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like minded priorities and then come back together so write down on the card what your priority is one of those yes one of
Hear it in context: “like minded”
864 clipsThe English word “like minded”. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (li · ke · min · ded). Grammatically, “like minded” functions as a adjective. SayItVid indexes 864 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “like minded” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University, CNBC.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @58:25
“separate into smaller groups later and work on part of this poem with people of like minded priorities and then come back together so write down on the card what your priority is one of those yes one of together so write down on the card what your priority is one of those yes one of”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @1:27
“still members but they have been looking for a student perspective they have been like minded in issues like economic development they have been very much pro-trade just like Estonians they have been very much a pro single market too”
- 🇺🇸 USCNBCClip #3 · @34:25
“have laws and processes here in the US and in like minded countries to avoid things like that from happening. I think that's going to be an important aspect as this industry grows. from happening. I think that's going to be an”
Definition & Meaning: “like minded”
- Alternative spelling of like-minded.
Example Sentences (3)
- “1874, Ernest Myers (transl.), The Extant Odes of Pindar, translated into English, Olympian Ode XIII, page 44. For therein dwell Order, and her sisters, sure foundation of states. Justice and likeminded Peace, dispensers of wealth to men, wise Themis' golden daughters.”
- “like minded priorities and then come back together so write down on the card what your priority is one of those yes one of”
- “like minded in issues like economic development they have been very much”
Pronounce: “like minded”
- Syllables:
- li · ke · min · ded
- Hear it in context
- like minded
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"like minded" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "like minded" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about like minded
How many syllables are in “like minded”?
“like minded” has 4 syllables: li · ke · min · ded.
What does “like minded” mean?
Alternative spelling of like-minded.
How can I hear “like minded” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “like minded”?
Because the base verb ends in a /t/ or /d/ sound, an extra vowel syllable must be added. Pronounce as a full separate syllable ⁄ɪd⁄ (e.g. "start-id", "need-id").