How to pronounce lineages
Say it like LIN-ee-ih-jiz. Lineages has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN).
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- LIN
- ee
- ih
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lineages 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lineages
American and British speakers say lineages in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪniɪdʒɪz/ in the US and /ˈlɪniɪdʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIN-ee-ih-jiz.
What does lineages mean?
- plural of lineage How to pronounce lineage
Questions about saying lineages
How do you pronounce lineages?
Say LIN-ee-ih-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪniɪdʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪniɪdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lineages?
Lineages has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN). Broken into parts: LIN · ee · ih · jiz.
Do Americans and Brits say lineages the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪniɪdʒɪz/ and the British form is /ˈlɪniɪdʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.