How do you pronounce "lineal"?

In American English: /ˈlɪniːəl/ (LIN-ee-uhl). In British English: /lˈɪniəl/ (L-in-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪniːəl/ (LIN-ee-uhl). In Australian English: /lˈɪniəl/ (L-in-ee).

Is "lineal" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪniːəl/ (LIN-ee-uhl), while in British English it's /lˈɪniəl/ (L-in-ee).

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lineal

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/ˈlɪniːəl/

LIN-ee-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

lɪnl·iːin·əleal

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