How to pronounce hotlines
Say it like HOT-lynz. Hotlines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT).
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US American/ˈhɑtˌlaɪnz/HOT-lynz
UK British/ˈhɒtˌlaɪnz/HOT-lynz
- HOT
- lynz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hotlines 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.
- lynzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hotlines
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOT-lynz.
What does hotlines mean?
noun
- plural of hotline How to pronounce hotline
Questions about saying hotlines
How do you pronounce hotlines?
Say HOT-lynz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑtˌlaɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈhɒtˌlaɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hotlines?
Hotlines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT). Broken into parts: HOT · lynz.
Is hotlines 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 /ˈhɒtˌlaɪnz/ (HOT-lynz).