linear

/ˈlɪniər/

Syllables lin·e·ar

Stress LIN-e-ar

Phonics Breakdown

lin

/lɪn/

short i

e

/i/

schwa

ar

/ər/

r控元音

Meaning

arranged in or extending along a straight line; sequential

Sound Reference

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lin=/lɪn/(limit) + e=/i/(me) + ar=/ər/(dollar)

Example

The graph shows a linear relationship between time and distance.