How to pronounce linters
Say it like LIN-terz. Linters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN).
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US American/ˈlɪntɚz/LIN-terz
UK British/ˈlɪntəz/LIN-tuz
- LIN
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of linters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIN-tuz.
What does linters mean?
noun
- plural of linter
Questions about saying linters
How do you pronounce linters?
Say LIN-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪntɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlɪntəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linters?
Linters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN). Broken into parts: LIN · terz.
Is linters pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɪntəz/ (LIN-tuz).