How to pronounce hemlines
Say it like HEM-lynz. Hemlines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEM).
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- HEM
- lynz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemlines pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lynzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hemlines
American and British speakers say hemlines in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛmˌlaɪnz/ in the US and /ˈhɛmˌlaɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEM-lynz.
What does hemlines mean?
- plural of hemline How to pronounce hemline
Questions about saying hemlines
How do you pronounce hemlines?
Say HEM-lynz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛmˌlaɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈhɛmˌlaɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemlines?
Hemlines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEM). Broken into parts: HEM · lynz.
Do Americans and Brits say hemlines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛmˌlaɪnz/ and the British form is /ˈhɛmˌlaɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.