How to pronounce nightline
Say it like NYTE-lyne. Nightline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE).
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- NYTE
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nightline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nightline
American and British speakers say nightline in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYTE-lyne.
What does nightline mean?
- An overnight telephone counseling service, typically for students.
- A fishing line set out to catch fish overnight.
Where does nightline come from?
From night + line.
Questions about saying nightline
How do you pronounce nightline?
Say NYTE-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nightline?
Nightline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE). Broken into parts: NYTE · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say nightline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.