How to pronounce hotline
Say it like HOT-lyne. Hotline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT).
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US American/ˈhɑtˌlaɪn/HOT-lyne
UK British/ˈhɒtˌlaɪn/HOT-lyne
- HOT
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hotline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hotline
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOT-lyne.
What does hotline mean?
noun
- A telephone line that is always staffed and able to give immediate assistance.“If you've got any problems with the product, ring our hotline.”
- A direct line between two people, especially one between heads of state to be used in an emergency.
- To communicate over a telephone hotline.
Where does hotline come from?
From hot + line.
Questions about saying hotline
How do you pronounce hotline?
Say HOT-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑtˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈhɒtˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hotline?
Hotline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT). Broken into parts: HOT · lyne.
Is hotline pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈhɒtˌlaɪn/ (HOT-lyne).