How to pronounce datelines
Say it like DAYT-lynz. Datelines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAYT).
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- DAYT
- lynz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Datelines 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.
- lynzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of datelines
American and British speakers say datelines in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪtˌlaɪnz/ in the US and /ˈdeɪtˌlaɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAYT-lynz.
What does datelines mean?
- plural of dateline How to pronounce dateline
Questions about saying datelines
How do you pronounce datelines?
Say DAYT-lynz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪtˌlaɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪtˌlaɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in datelines?
Datelines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAYT). Broken into parts: DAYT · lynz.
Do Americans and Brits say datelines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪtˌlaɪnz/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪtˌlaɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.