How to pronounce lincture
Say it like LINGK-cher. Lincture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LINGK).
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- LINGK
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lincture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lincture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LINGK-chuh.
What does lincture mean?
- A linctus.
- Any medicine taken by licking with the tongue.
Where does lincture come from?
From Latin līnctūrus.
Words that rhyme with lincture
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lincture.
Questions about saying lincture
How do you pronounce lincture?
Say LINGK-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪŋktʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪŋktʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lincture?
Lincture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LINGK). Broken into parts: LINGK · cher.
Is lincture 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 /ˈlɪŋktʃə/ (LINGK-chuh).