To pronounce "linear", say LIN-ear — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɪn.i.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈlɪn.i.ə/
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"linear" has 2 syllables: lin-ear. It rhymes with skinnier and minier, if that helps it stick.
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"Linear" has 2 syllables: lin · ear.
The IPA transcription of "linear" is /ˈlɪn.i.ə/.
Linear: Having the form of a line; straight or roughly straight; following a direct course.
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