How to pronounce liner
Say it like LY-ner. Liner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of liner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ly-nuh.
What does liner mean?
- (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter“the batter hit a liner to the shortstop”
- a protective covering that protects an inside surface
- a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment
Where does liner come from?
From line (verb) + -er.
Words that rhyme with liner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of liner.
Questions about saying liner
How do you pronounce liner?
Say LY-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˌlaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liner?
Liner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · ner.
Is liner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌlaɪnə/ (ly-nuh).