How to Pronounce "lineman"
word
ˈɫaɪnmən
LYN-muhn
lˈaɪnmən
LYN-muhn
Definition
A lineman is a person who works on power lines (electricity), or a player on the line of scrimmage in American football.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪnmən
British English
lˈaɪnmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYN-muhn
UK
LYN-muhn
Listen in Context
The lineman repaired the broken power line.
His brother works as a lineman for the city.
A lineman must not be afraid of heights.
My cousin is a lineman on his football team and blocks the defense.