How to pronounce linotype
Say it like LIN-oh-type. Linotype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN).
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- LIN
- oh
- type
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linotype 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- typeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of linotype
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LIN-oh-type.
What does linotype mean?
- A form of typesetting machine in which a complete line of characters is set at once.
- The slug produced by such a machine, or matter composed in such lines.
- To prepare (printed matter) using a linotype machine.
Where does linotype come from?
Genericized trademark; presumably from line + -o- + type.
Questions about saying linotype
How do you pronounce linotype?
Say LIN-oh-type. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪnoʊˌtaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈlɪnəʊˌtaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linotype?
Linotype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN). Broken into parts: LIN · oh · type.
Is linotype pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈlɪnəʊˌtaɪp/ (LIN-oh-type).