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Try LingUp Now!Start with an 'l' sound by placing the tongue tip behind the upper teeth.
Follow with the 'ai' diphthong by moving from an open mouth to closing slightly.
End with an 'n' by placing the tongue tip behind the upper teeth and voicing the sound.
leen (le-an)
lyne (ly-ne)
nin (ni-n)
Start with an 'l' by placing your tongue behind your upper teeth.
Move to the 'ai' diphthong, similar to saying 'eye'.
Finish with an 'n' with your tongue touching the roof of your mouth.
same as American
Both share the 'ai' sound, but 'line' ends with an 'n'.
Yes, it is a single syllable word.
Focus on the 'ai' sound and make sure to end with an 'n'.
A long narrow mark or band.
/əˈlaɪn/
To arrange in a straight line
/ˈlɪniər/
Arranged in a straight line
/ˈʌndərˌlaɪn/
To draw a line under a word
- Notice the schwa sound at the beginning of 'align'.
- 'Linear' has two additional syllables with different vowel sounds.
- 'Underline' has a prefix and additional syllables.
Picture a line in your mind to remember the pronunciation.
Words like 'fine' and 'mine' can help reinforce the 'ai' sound.
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