How to pronounce lineup
Say it like LY-nuhp. Lineup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- nuhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lineup 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.
- nuhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of lineup
American and British speakers say lineup in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪˌnʌp/ in the US and /ˈlaɪnʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-nup.
What does lineup mean?
- (baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat“the managers presented their cards to the umpire at home plate”
- a line of persons arranged by police for inspection or identification
- the schedule of programs for a particular period“the network's fall lineup”
Where does lineup come from?
Deverbal from line up.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying lineup
How do you pronounce lineup?
Say LY-nuhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪˌnʌp/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪnʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lineup?
Lineup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · nuhp.
Do Americans and Brits say lineup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪˌnʌp/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪnʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.