How to pronounce baseline
Say it like BAY-slyne. Baseline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- slyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baseline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- slyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of baseline
American and British speakers say baseline in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪˌslaɪn/ in the US and /ˈbeɪˌslaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-slyne.
What does baseline mean?
- an imaginary line or standard by which things are measured or compared“the established a baseline for the budget”
- the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court; when serving the server must not step over this line
- the lines a baseball player must follow while running the bases
Where does baseline come from?
From base + line.
Questions about saying baseline
How do you pronounce baseline?
Say BAY-slyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪˌslaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪˌslaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baseline?
Baseline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · slyne.
Do Americans and Brits say baseline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪˌslaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪˌslaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.