How to pronounce aline
Say it like uh-LYNE. Aline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYNE).
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- uh
- LYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of aline
American and British speakers say aline in essentially the same way: /əˈlaɪn/ in the US and /əˈlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LYNE.
What does aline mean?
- Alternative form of align.
- In line.
Where does aline come from?
From a- + line, possibly from Middle English alinen (“copulate”), Middle French aligner.
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Words that rhyme with aline
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Words that sound like aline
Questions about saying aline
How do you pronounce aline?
Say uh-LYNE. The American pronunciation is /əˈlaɪn/. In British English it is /əˈlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aline?
Aline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYNE). Broken into parts: uh · LYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say aline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlaɪn/ and the British form is /əˈlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as aline?
Aline sounds the same as align in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.