How to pronounce frontline
Say it like FRUHNT-lyne. Frontline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRUHNT).
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- FRUHNT
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frontline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRUHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of frontline
American and British speakers say frontline in essentially the same way: /ˈfrʌntˌlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈfrʌntˌlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRUHNT-lyne.
What does frontline mean?
- Located at a front.
- Most advanced or important.
- Alternative form of front line.
Where does frontline come from?
From front + line.
Questions about saying frontline
How do you pronounce frontline?
Say FRUHNT-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrʌntˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈfrʌntˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frontline?
Frontline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRUHNT). Broken into parts: FRUHNT · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say frontline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrʌntˌlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈfrʌntˌlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.