How to pronounce lintel
Say it like LIN-tul. Lintel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN).
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- LIN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lintel 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.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lintel
American and British speakers say lintel in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪntəl/ in the US and /ˈlɪntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIN-tul.
What does lintel mean?
- A horizontal structural beam spanning an opening, such as between the uprights of a door or a window, and which supports the wall above.
Where does lintel come from?
From Middle English lyntel, from Old French lintel, from Vulgar Latin *līntellus, for *līmitellus, diminutive noun from līmes.
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Questions about saying lintel
How do you pronounce lintel?
Say LIN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪntəl/. In British English it is /ˈlɪntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lintel?
Lintel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN). Broken into parts: LIN · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say lintel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪntəl/ and the British form is /ˈlɪntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.