How to pronounce lines
Say it like LYNZ. Lines is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lines pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lines
American and British speakers say lines in essentially the same way: /laɪnz/ in the US and /laɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYNZ.
What does lines mean?
- plural of line How to pronounce line
- Words spoken by the actors.“I have yet to learn my lines.”
- Dispositions made to cover extended positions, and presenting a front in but one direction to an enemy.
- Form of a vessel as shown by the outlines of vertical, horizontal, and oblique sections.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of line How to pronounce line
Questions about saying lines
How do you pronounce lines?
Say LYNZ. The American pronunciation is /laɪnz/. In British English it is /laɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lines?
Lines is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say lines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /laɪnz/ and the British form is /laɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.