How to pronounce headline
Say it like HED-lyne. Headline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEDSay 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 headline
American and British speakers say headline in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HED-lyne.
What does headline mean?
- the heading or caption of a newspaper article
- publicize widely or highly, as if with a headline
- provide (a newspaper page or a story) with a headline
Where does headline come from?
From head + line.
Words that rhyme with headline
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of headline.
Questions about saying headline
How do you pronounce headline?
Say HED-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headline?
Headline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say headline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.