How to pronounce liniment
Say it like LIN-uh-munt. Liniment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN).
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- LIN
- uh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liniment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of liniment
American and British speakers say liniment in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪnəmənt/ in the US and /ˈlɪnəmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIN-uh-munt.
What does liniment mean?
- A topical medical preparation intended to be rubbed into the skin with friction, as for example to relieve symptoms of arthritis.
- To apply liniment to.
Where does liniment come from?
From Middle English lynyment (“something used for smearing or anointing”), a learned borrowing from Late Latin linīmentum.
Questions about saying liniment
How do you pronounce liniment?
Say LIN-uh-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪnəmənt/. In British English it is /ˈlɪnəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liniment?
Liniment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN). Broken into parts: LIN · uh · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say liniment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪnəmənt/ and the British form is /ˈlɪnəmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.