How to Pronounce "linemen"
word
ˈɫaɪnmən
LYN-muhn
lˈaɪnmən
LYN-muhn
Definition
Linemen are people whose job is to build or repair power lines or telephone wires. In American football, 'linemen' refers to players in the front line who block or defend.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪnmən
British English
lˈaɪnmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYN-muhn
UK
LYN-muhn
Listen in Context
The linemen fixed the broken wires after the storm.
Three linemen were working high up on the pole.
The defensive linemen stopped the runner on the field.
"Without the linemen, we wouldn't have electricity at home," my dad said.