How to pronounce deadline
Say it like DED-lyne. Deadline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED).
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- DED
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deadline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of deadline
American and British speakers say deadline in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DED-lyne.
What does deadline mean?
- the point in time at which something must be completed
Where does deadline come from?
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, early usage refers to lines that do not move, such as one used in angling.
Words that rhyme with deadline
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deadline.
Questions about saying deadline
How do you pronounce deadline?
Say DED-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deadline?
Deadline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED). Broken into parts: DED · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say deadline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.