How to pronounce lienal
Say it like LY-uh-nul. Lienal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lienal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lienal
American and British speakers say lienal in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪənəl/ in the US and /ˈlaɪənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-uh-nul.
What does lienal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the spleen.
Where does lienal come from?
From lien + -al or its etymon, Latin lien (“the spleen”).
Questions about saying lienal
How do you pronounce lienal?
Say LY-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪənəl/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lienal?
Lienal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say lienal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪənəl/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.