How to pronounce linn
Say it like LIN. Linn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LIN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linn 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.
American vs British pronunciation of linn
American and British speakers say linn in essentially the same way: /lɪn/ in the US and /lɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIN.
What does linn mean?
- A waterfall or cataract (torrent of water running over a rocky bed), or a ravine down which such a waterfall rushes.
- A pool of water, especially one formed and agitated by the water from a cascade.
Where does linn come from?
From Middle English *linne, from Old English hlynn (“torrent”).
Words that rhyme with linn
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of linn.
Questions about saying linn
How do you pronounce linn?
Say LIN. The American pronunciation is /lɪn/. In British English it is /lɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linn?
Linn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LIN.
Do Americans and Brits say linn the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪn/ and the British form is /lɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.