Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

line up

/laɪnˈʌp/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.44 in modern English

Syllables
line up
IPA
/laɪnˈʌp/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To put things in a line.

Transitive verb

verb

To put things in a line.

Colloquial; Transitive verb

verb

To get into a line; especially, so as to wait one's turn.

Intransitive verb

verb

To start a game in a certain position on the playing field.

Intransitive verb

verb

To make arrangements for an event.

verb

To support a group or movement.

verb

To agree or correspond.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /laɪnˈʌp/
  • British English: /laɪnˈʌp/

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Questions

How do you pronounce line up?
The recorded pronunciation is /laɪnˈʌp/.
What does line up mean?
To align; to put in alignment; to put in correct adjustment for smooth running.

How to pronounce line up

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