How to pronounce lien
Say it like LEEN. Lien is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lien pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lien
American and British speakers say lien in essentially the same way: /lin/ in the US and /liːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEEN.
What does lien mean?
- A right to take possession of a debtor’s property as security until a debt or duty is discharged.
Where does lien come from?
Borrowed from Middle French lien, from Latin ligāmen (“bond”), from ligō (“tie, bind”).
Words that rhyme with lien
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Words that sound like lien
Questions about saying lien
How do you pronounce lien?
Say LEEN. The American pronunciation is /lin/. In British English it is /liːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lien?
Lien is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say lien the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lin/ and the British form is /liːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lien?
Lien sounds the same as lean in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.