How to pronounce linaria
Say it like ly-NER-ee-uh. Linaria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NER).
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- ly
- NER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linaria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of linaria
American and British speakers say linaria in essentially the same way: /ˌlaɪˈnɛriə/ in the US and /ˌlaɪˈnɛəriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ly-NAIR-ree-uh.
What does linaria mean?
- Any plant of the genus Linaria (as the toadflax)
Where does linaria come from?
Borrowed from translingual Linaria, from Latin linarius (“linenary”), from linum (“linen, flax”).
Words that rhyme with linaria
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of linaria.
Questions about saying linaria
How do you pronounce linaria?
Say ly-NER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌlaɪˈnɛriə/. In British English it is /ˌlaɪˈnɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linaria?
Linaria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NER). Broken into parts: ly · NER · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say linaria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlaɪˈnɛriə/ and the British form is /ˌlaɪˈnɛəriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.