The word is spelled “likely”.

Quick Scoop

  • Correct spelling: likely.
  • Part of speech:
    • Adjective (most common): “It is likely to rain.”
* Adverb (less common): “He will likely come.”
  • Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪkli//ˈlaɪkli//ˈlaɪkli/, which sounds like “LIKE-lee.”

Mini examples

  • “She is likely to pass the exam.”
  • “Rain is likely this evening.”

If you can spell “like,” just add “-ly” to get “likely.”

TL;DR: How to spell likely — L-I-K-E-L-Y.