How to Pronounce Lining

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈlaɪnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lining”

"lining" has 2 syllables: lin-ing. It rhymes with shining and streamlining, if that helps it stick.

What does lining mean?

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.

verb

  1. (of a dog) To copulate with, to impregnate.

Words that rhyme with lining

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shiningstreamliningrecliningpiningdecliningdefiningcombiningunderminingdesigningrefiningwhiningunderlining

Related words

linerfacingcoveringencasingcovercasinggarnishupholstery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lining"?▾

"Lining" has 2 syllables: lin · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "lining"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lining" is /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/.

What does "lining" mean?▾

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

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