How to pronounce bloodline
Say it like BLUHD-lyne. Bloodline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD).
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- BLUHD
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bloodline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bloodline
American and British speakers say bloodline in essentially the same way: /ˈblʌdˌlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈblʌdˌlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHD-lyne.
What does bloodline mean?
- The abstract link between a person and their ancestors.
- The pedigree of an animal.
- By extension, the predecessors of a particular item or product.
Where does bloodline come from?
From blood + line.
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Questions about saying bloodline
How do you pronounce bloodline?
Say BLUHD-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌdˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈblʌdˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bloodline?
Bloodline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD). Broken into parts: BLUHD · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say bloodline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblʌdˌlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈblʌdˌlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.