How to Pronounce "linesmen"
word
ˈlaɪnzmən
LYNZ-muhn
lˈaɪnzmɛn
LYNZ-men
Definition
'Linesmen' are officials in sports like football (soccer), tennis, or ice hockey who watch the sidelines and signal when the ball or puck goes out of play or help with decisions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈlaɪnzmən
British English
lˈaɪnzmɛn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYNZ-muhn
UK
LYNZ-men
Listen in Context
The linesmen raised their flags when the ball went out.
There are two linesmen in a soccer match.
The linesmen help the referee see fouls.
The coach complained that the linesmen missed an offside call.