How to pronounce Lincolnshire
Say it like LING-kun-sheer. Lincolnshire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING).
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- LING
- kun
- sheer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lincolnshire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sheerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Lincolnshire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LING-kun-shuh.
What does Lincolnshire mean?
- A county of eastern England bordered by South Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Rutland and the North Sea.
Where does Lincolnshire come from?
Inherited from Middle English Lincolneschire, Lincolnschire, from late Old English Lincolnesċīr (first recorded in the 11th century); equivalent to Lincoln + -shire.
Questions about saying Lincolnshire
How do you pronounce Lincolnshire?
Say LING-kun-sheer. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪŋkənˌʃɪr/. In British English it is /ˈlɪŋkənʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lincolnshire?
Lincolnshire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING). Broken into parts: LING · kun · sheer.
Is Lincolnshire 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 /ˈlɪŋkənʃə/ (LING-kun-shuh).