Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lining

/ˈlaɪnɪŋ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.88 in modern English

Syllables
lin-ing
IPA
/ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
7
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A covering for the inside surface of something.

noun

The material used for such a covering.

noun

The act of attaching such a covering.

verb

present participle and gerund of line

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How do you pronounce lining?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/.
What does lining mean?
A covering for the inside surface of something.

How to pronounce lining

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈlaɪnɪŋ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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