How to Pronounce Lineup

To pronounce "lineup", say LIN-eup — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlaɪn.ʌp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈlaɪn.ʌp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lineup”

"lineup" has 2 syllables: lin-eup.

What does lineup mean?

noun

  1. A physical or photographic queue of people allegedly involved in a crime, allowing a witness to identify them
  2. A line of people or vehicles, in which the individual at the front end is dealt with first, the one behind is dealt with next, and so on, and in which newcomers join at the end; a queue.

Synonyms

linequeueidentity parade

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lineup"?▾

"Lineup" has 2 syllables: lin · eup.

What is the IPA transcription of "lineup"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lineup" is /ˈlaɪn.ʌp/.

What does "lineup" mean?▾

Lineup: A physical or photographic queue of people allegedly involved in a crime, allowing a witness to identify them

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