How to Pronounce Lien

To pronounce "lien", say LIEN — one syllable, IPA /ˈliːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈliːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lien”

"lien" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lean, lene, leen, lein — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lien mean?

noun

  1. A tendon.
  2. A right to take possession of a debtor’s property as security until a debt or duty is discharged.

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Words that rhyme with lien

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

spleentieyinglynleanlyneencumbranceextent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lien"?▾

"Lien" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lien"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lien" is /ˈliːn/.

What does "lien" mean?▾

Lien: A tendon.

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