How to Pronounce Lint

To pronounce "lint", say LINT — one syllable, IPA /lɪnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/lɪnt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lint”

"lint" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with glint and mint, if that helps it stick.

What does lint mean?

noun

  1. A fine material made by scraping cotton or linen cloth; used for dressing wounds.
  2. Clinging fuzzy fluff that clings to fabric or accumulates in one's pockets or navel etc.

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Words that rhyme with lint

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glintminthinttintblueprintimprintsplintprintsprintflintdintstint

Related words

fiberfuzzflufffluffystuffeddollpoetryfibre

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lint"?▾

"Lint" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lint"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lint" is /lɪnt/.

What does "lint" mean?▾

Lint: A fine material made by scraping cotton or linen cloth; used for dressing wounds.

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