How to pronounce lineal
Say it like LIN-ee-ul. Lineal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN).
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- LIN
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lineal 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lineal
American and British speakers say lineal in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪniəl/ in the US and /ˈlɪniːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIN-ee-ul.
What does lineal mean?
- Pertaining to lines; consisting of lines.
- Relating to aspects of lineage, such as descent, succession, inheritance or consanguinity.
- In the direction of a line; measured or ascertained by a line.“lineal magnitude”
Where does lineal come from?
From Old French lineal, from Latin līneālis, from līnea (“a line”) + -ālis (adjective-forming suffix).
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Words that rhyme with lineal
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Questions about saying lineal
How do you pronounce lineal?
Say LIN-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪniəl/. In British English it is /ˈlɪniːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lineal?
Lineal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN). Broken into parts: LIN · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say lineal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪniəl/ and the British form is /ˈlɪniːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.