How to pronounce liners
Say it like LY-nerz. Liners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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US American/ˈlaɪnɚz/LY-nerz
UK British/ˈlaɪnəz/LY-nuz
- LY
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of liners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LY-nuz.
What does liners mean?
noun
- plural of liner How to pronounce liner
- third-person singular simple present indicative of liner How to pronounce liner
Questions about saying liners
How do you pronounce liners?
Say LY-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liners?
Liners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · nerz.
Is liners 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 /ˈlaɪnəz/ (LY-nuz).