How to pronounce jawline
Say it like JAW-lyne. Jawline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAW).
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- JAW
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jawline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of jawline
American and British speakers say jawline in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɔˌlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈdʒɔːˌlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAW-lyne.
What does jawline mean?
- The lower edge of the side of the face (below the cheek), defined by the jawbone.“Sandra swooned over Pierce's manly jawline.”
Where does jawline come from?
From jaw + line.
Questions about saying jawline
How do you pronounce jawline?
Say JAW-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɔˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɔːˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jawline?
Jawline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAW). Broken into parts: JAW · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say jawline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɔˌlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɔːˌlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.