How to pronounce helpline
Say it like HEL-plyne. Helpline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL).
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- HEL
- plyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Helpline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- plyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of helpline
American and British speakers say helpline in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛlˌplaɪn/ in the US and /ˈhɛlˌplaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEL-plyne.
What does helpline mean?
- A telephone service (or (by extension) one using email, SMS, or the Web) which offers help to those who call, as either a public emergency service or customer service.
Where does helpline come from?
From help + line.
Questions about saying helpline
How do you pronounce helpline?
Say HEL-plyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛlˌplaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈhɛlˌplaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in helpline?
Helpline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL). Broken into parts: HEL · plyne.
Do Americans and Brits say helpline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛlˌplaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈhɛlˌplaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.