How to Pronounce Lineman

To pronounce "lineman", say LIN-em-an — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

LIN-em-an

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💡 Tip for remembering “lineman”

"lineman" has 3 syllables: lin-em-an. It rhymes with linemen and feinman, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: linemen — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lineman mean?

noun

  1. A person who installs and repairs overhead cables (either power or telephone); a linesman
  2. A player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage

Words that rhyme with lineman

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

linemenfeinmanfinemanheinemanheinemannhinemankleinmanrhinemansteinmansteinmannstinemanweinman

Related words

electricianlinesmanbackseataftrearwardbackrearhind

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lineman"?▾

"Lineman" has 3 syllables: lin · em · an.

What does "lineman" mean?▾

Lineman: A person who installs and repairs overhead cables (either power or telephone); a linesman

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