How to pronounce dateline
Say it like DAYT-lyne. Dateline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAYT).
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- DAYT
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dateline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dateline
American and British speakers say dateline in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪtlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈdeɪtlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAYT-lyne.
What does dateline mean?
- A line at the beginning of a document (such as a newspaper article) stating the place of origin and typically the date, and often written in capital letters.
- To attach a dateline to a particular document.
Where does dateline come from?
From date + line.
Questions about saying dateline
How do you pronounce dateline?
Say DAYT-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪtlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪtlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dateline?
Dateline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAYT). Broken into parts: DAYT · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say dateline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪtlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪtlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.