How to pronounce byline
Say it like BY-lyne. Byline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Byline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of byline
American and British speakers say byline in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪˌlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈbaɪˌlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-lyne.
What does byline mean?
- A line at the head of a newspaper or magazine article carrying the writer's name.
- A touchline.
- To provide (an article) with a byline.
Where does byline come from?
From by- + line.
Words that rhyme with byline
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of byline.
Questions about saying byline
How do you pronounce byline?
Say BY-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in byline?
Byline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say byline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪˌlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪˌlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.