How to pronounce lyne
Say it like LYNE. Lyne is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lyne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lyne
American and British speakers say lyne in essentially the same way: /laɪn/ in the US and /laɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYNE.
What does lyne mean?
- Alternative form of line (“(obsolete) flax, linen”).
Words that rhyme with lyne
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lyne.
Words that sound like lyne
Questions about saying lyne
How do you pronounce lyne?
Say LYNE. The American pronunciation is /laɪn/. In British English it is /laɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lyne?
Lyne is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say lyne the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /laɪn/ and the British form is /laɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lyne?
Lyne sounds the same as line in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.