How to pronounce dragline
Say it like DRAG-lyne. Dragline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAG).
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- DRAG
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dragline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dragline
American and British speakers say dragline in essentially the same way: /ˈdræɡlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈdræɡlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAG-lyne.
What does dragline mean?
- A cable, cord, or rope used to drag an object; specifically, the line of a dragline excavator that drags the bucket.
- A strong supporting line of silk produced by a spider.
Where does dragline come from?
From drag + line.
Questions about saying dragline
How do you pronounce dragline?
Say DRAG-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈdræɡlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdræɡlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dragline?
Dragline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAG). Broken into parts: DRAG · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say dragline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdræɡlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈdræɡlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.