How to pronounce beeline
Say it like BEE-lyne. Beeline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beeline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of beeline
American and British speakers say beeline in essentially the same way: /ˈbilaɪn/ in the US and /ˈbiːlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEE-lyne.
What does beeline mean?
- A very direct or quick path or trip.“to make / strike a beeline for / to something”
- To travel in a straight line, ignoring established paths of travel.
Where does beeline come from?
From bee + line, due to the belief that a bee returns to its hive in a straight course, originally an Americanism.
Words that rhyme with beeline
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beeline.
Questions about saying beeline
How do you pronounce beeline?
Say BEE-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈbilaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈbiːlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beeline?
Beeline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say beeline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbilaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈbiːlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.