How to pronounce lined
Say it like LYND. Lined is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/laɪnd/LYND
UK British/laɪnd/LYND
- LYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lined pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lined
American and British speakers say lined in essentially the same way: /laɪnd/ in the US and /laɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYND.
What does lined mean?
adjective
- Having a lining, an inner layer or covering.“Fred liked fully lined trousers with his suits.”
- Having lines, ruled.“For handwritten work Freda preferred lined paper to plain.”
- Having visible lines or wrinkles.
- simple past and past participle of line How to pronounce line
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- seamed
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with lined
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lined.
Questions about saying lined
How do you pronounce lined?
Say LYND. The American pronunciation is /laɪnd/. In British English it is /laɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lined?
Lined is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LYND.
Do Americans and Brits say lined the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /laɪnd/ and the British form is /laɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.