How to pronounce linens
Say it like LIN-unz. Linens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN).
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- LIN
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linens 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of linens
American and British speakers say linens in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪnənz/ in the US and /ˈlɪnənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIN-unz.
What does linens mean?
- plural of linen How to pronounce linen
- Household textiles made of linen-like cloth (such as cotton fabric), including tablecloths and bed sheets. The singular, linen, of this sense is rare.
- Undergarments, underwear.
Questions about saying linens
How do you pronounce linens?
Say LIN-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪnənz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪnənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linens?
Linens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN). Broken into parts: LIN · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say linens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪnənz/ and the British form is /ˈlɪnənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.