How to pronounce hairline
Say it like HAIR-lyne. Hairline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIR).
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- HAIR
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hairline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAIRSay 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 hairline
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAIR-lyne.
What does hairline mean?
- The line along one's forehead where hair starts growing.“It's just a receding hairline, it's not like you're going bald.”
- A very thin line in writing, drawing, or typography.
- A very thin fissure.“While inspecting the new house, we found a few hairlines in one of the walls.”
Where does hairline come from?
From hair + line.
Questions about saying hairline
How do you pronounce hairline?
Say HAIR-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛrˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈhɛəˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hairline?
Hairline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIR). Broken into parts: HAIR · lyne.
Is hairline pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɛəˌlaɪn/ (HAIR-lyne).