How to pronounce paceline
Say it like PAY-slyne. Paceline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- slyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paceline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- slyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of paceline
American and British speakers say paceline in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪslaɪn/ in the US and /ˈpeɪslaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-slyne.
What does paceline mean?
- A formation in which riders (especially bicycle racers) travel in a line, one close behind the other, in order to conserve energy and travel faster by riding in the draft of the riders in front. The foremost rider periodically drops to the rear to allow another to take his or her place.
Where does paceline come from?
From pace + line.
Words that rhyme with paceline
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paceline.
Questions about saying paceline
How do you pronounce paceline?
Say PAY-slyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪslaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪslaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paceline?
Paceline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · slyne.
Do Americans and Brits say paceline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪslaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪslaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.