How to pronounce lifeline
Say it like LY-flyne. Lifeline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- flyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lifeline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- flyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lifeline
American and British speakers say lifeline in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪˌflaɪn/ in the US and /ˈlaɪˌflaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-flyne.
What does lifeline mean?
- A line to which a drowning or falling victim may cling.
- A source of salvation in a crisis.
- A means or route for transporting indispensable supplies.
Where does lifeline come from?
From life + line.
Questions about saying lifeline
How do you pronounce lifeline?
Say LY-flyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪˌflaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪˌflaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lifeline?
Lifeline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · flyne.
Do Americans and Brits say lifeline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪˌflaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪˌflaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.