How to pronounce lineage
Say it like LIN-ee-uj. Lineage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN).
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- LIN
- ee
- uj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lineage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lineage
American and British speakers say lineage in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪniədʒ/ in the US and /ˈlɪniɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIN-ee-ij.
What does lineage mean?
- Descent in a line from a common progenitor; progeny; descending line of offspring or ascending line of parentage.
- A number of lines of text in a column.
- A fee or rate paid per line of text.
Where does lineage come from?
From Middle English linage, from Old French linage, from ligne, from Latin linea (“line”); equivalent to line + -age.
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Questions about saying lineage
How do you pronounce lineage?
Say LIN-ee-uj. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪniədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪniɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lineage?
Lineage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN). Broken into parts: LIN · ee · uj.
Do Americans and Brits say lineage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪniədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈlɪniɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.