How to pronounce lineshafting
Say it like LYNE-shaf-ting. Lineshafting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYNE).
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- LYNE
- shaf
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lineshafting 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.
- shafGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lineshafting
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: LYNE-shahf-ting.
What does lineshafting mean?
- The system or arrangement of line shafts used in a building or workshop to distribute mechanical power from a central source to multiple machines.
Questions about saying lineshafting
How do you pronounce lineshafting?
Say LYNE-shaf-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪnˌʃæftɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪnˌʃɑːftɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lineshafting?
Lineshafting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYNE). Broken into parts: LYNE · shaf · ting.
Is lineshafting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈlaɪnˌʃɑːftɪŋ/ (LYNE-shahf-ting).