The spelling of "linebarger" may seem confusing at first glance, but it follows standard English phonetic rules. In IPA transcription, it is /laɪnˌbɑːrɡər/. The "line" portion follows the long "i" sound (as in "eye") and the "ne" is pronounced as a separate syllable with a short "e" sound. The "bar" syllable follows with an "ar" sound and the final "ger" is pronounced with a soft "g" followed by the "er" sound. Overall, the word is phonetically straightforward once broken down.