How to pronounce highline
Say it like HY-lyne. Highline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Highline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of highline
American and British speakers say highline in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪˌlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈhaɪˌlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-lyne.
What does highline mean?
- An elevated slackline; a slackline which is mounted across a deep drop; a slackline that is strung up high.
Where does highline come from?
From high + line.
Words that rhyme with highline
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of highline.
Questions about saying highline
How do you pronounce highline?
Say HY-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in highline?
Highline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say highline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪˌlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪˌlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.