How to pronounce lining
Say it like LY-ning. Lining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
- LY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lining 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lining
American and British speakers say lining in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-ning.
What does lining mean?
- A covering for the inside surface of something.
- The material used for such a covering.
- The act of attaching such a covering.
- present participle and gerund of line How to pronounce line
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with lining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lining.
Questions about saying lining
How do you pronounce lining?
Say LY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lining?
Lining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say lining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.