How to Pronounce Lines

To pronounce "lines", say LIN-es — 2 syllables, IPA /laɪnz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/laɪnz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lines”

"lines" has 2 syllables: lin-es. It rhymes with guidelines and confines, if that helps it stick.

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

What does lines mean?

noun

  1. A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.

    “The arrow descended in a curved line.”

  2. A rope, cord, string, or thread, of any thickness.

verb

  1. To place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align.

    “to line troops”

  2. To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding; to fortify.

    “to line works with soldiers”

verb

  1. To cover the inner surface of (something), originally especially with linen.

    “The bird lines its nest with soft grass.”

  2. To reinforce (the back of a book) with glue and glued scrap material such as fabric or paper.

Synonyms

epistleletternoteline of engagementlineupqueue

Hear “lines” in real sentences

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Words that rhyme with lines

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

guidelinesconfinesdesignswhinesheadlinesunderminesdefinesfinesshinesfelinescaninescombines

Related words

outlinedelineatedrawnote

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lines"?▾

"Lines" has 2 syllables: lin · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "lines"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lines" is /laɪnz/.

What does "lines" mean?▾

Lines: A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.

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