How to pronounce liner
liner
/ˈlaɪnər/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Liner, sound by sound
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /aɪ/as in time | Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /ər/as in bird | Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound. |
In a sentence
A luxury liner arrived in the harbor.
More words with the /ɜː/ sound
- xavier/ˈzeɪvjər/
- worcestershire/ˈwʊstərʃər/
- zephyr/ˈzefər/
- hermes/ˈhɜːmiːz/
- xerxes/ˈzɜːksiːz/
- hyperbole/haɪˈpɜːbəliː/
- water/ˈwɔːtər/
- azure/ˈæʒər/
- uruguay/ˈjɜːəgweɪ/
- flour/ˈflaʊər/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce liner?
Liner is pronounced /ˈlaɪnər/ in American English.
How many syllables are in liner?
Liner has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in liner?
The first syllable: /ˈlaɪnər/.