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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable lin
  • 6 letters
Syllables
lin-e-ar: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: LIN-e-ar.
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪniɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as lin-ear.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide linear into syllables?

linear divides as lin-e-ar. lin-e-ar: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in linear?

Linear has 3 syllables (lin-e-ar).

Which syllable is stressed in linear?

The stressed syllable in linear is lin. The 1st syllable is stressed: LIN-e-ar.

How do you pronounce linear?

/ˈlɪniɚ/ in American English.