How to pronounce interline
Say it like IN-ter-lyne. Interline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- ter
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of interline
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-tuh-lyne.
What does interline mean?
- Between lines.
- Between (or with) two airlines.“American Airlines and British Airways have an interline agreement to handle each other's baggage and to accept each other's tickets.”
- To write or insert between lines already written or printed, as for addition or correction.“to interline a page or a book”
- To arrange in alternate lines.
- To imprint or mark with lines.
Where does interline come from?
From inter- + line.
Questions about saying interline
How do you pronounce interline?
Say IN-ter-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntərˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interline?
Interline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ter · lyne.
Is interline pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɪntəˌlaɪn/ (IN-tuh-lyne).