How to pronounce lineman
Say it like LYNE-mun. Lineman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYNE).
- LYNE
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lineman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lineman
American and British speakers say lineman in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪnmən/ in the US and /ˈlaɪnmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYNE-mun.
What does lineman mean?
- A person who installs and repairs overhead cables (either power or telephone); a linesman.
- A player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage.
- Someone who repairs railway tracks.
Where does lineman come from?
From line + -man.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- electrician
- linesman
Words that sound like lineman
Questions about saying lineman
How do you pronounce lineman?
Say LYNE-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪnmən/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪnmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lineman?
Lineman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYNE). Broken into parts: LYNE · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say lineman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪnmən/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪnmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lineman?
Lineman sounds the same as linemen in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.