How to pronounce lineups
Say it like LY-nuhps. Lineups has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- nuhps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lineups 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.
- nuhpsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of lineups
American and British speakers say lineups in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪˌnʌps/ in the US and /ˈlaɪˌnʌps/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-nuhps.
What does lineups mean?
- plural of lineup How to pronounce lineup
Questions about saying lineups
How do you pronounce lineups?
Say LY-nuhps. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪˌnʌps/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪˌnʌps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lineups?
Lineups has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · nuhps.
Do Americans and Brits say lineups the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪˌnʌps/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪˌnʌps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.