How to pronounce coline
Say it like koh-LEE-nee. Coline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- koh
- LEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of coline
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-LEE-nee.
What does coline mean?
- The dual of a line.
Where does coline come from?
From co- + line.
Words that rhyme with coline
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coline.
Questions about saying coline
How do you pronounce coline?
Say koh-LEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈlini/. In British English it is /kəʊˈliːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coline?
Coline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: koh · LEE · nee.
Is coline pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəʊˈliːni/ (koh-LEE-nee).