How to pronounce Linz
Say it like LINZ. Linz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LINZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Linz
American and British speakers say Linz in essentially the same way: /lɪnz/ in the US and /lɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LINZ.
What does Linz mean?
- The capital of, and largest city in, the state of Upper Austria, Austria, and the third-largest city in the country.
Where does Linz come from?
Austrian German Linz, from the Roman name, Latin Lentia.
Questions about saying Linz
How do you pronounce Linz?
Say LINZ. The American pronunciation is /lɪnz/. In British English it is /lɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Linz?
Linz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LINZ.
Do Americans and Brits say Linz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪnz/ and the British form is /lɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.