How to pronounce collinear
Say it like kuh-LIN-ee-er. Collinear has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIN).
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- kuh
- LIN
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collinear pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of collinear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-LIN-ee-uh.
What does collinear mean?
- Lying on the same straight line.
- Coaxial.
Where does collinear come from?
From col- + linear.
Words that rhyme with collinear
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Questions about saying collinear
How do you pronounce collinear?
Say kuh-LIN-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɪniɚ/. In British English it is /kəˈlɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collinear?
Collinear has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIN). Broken into parts: kuh · LIN · ee · er.
Is collinear pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəˈlɪniə/ (kuh-LIN-ee-uh).