How to pronounce pipeline
Say it like PY-plyne. Pipeline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pipeline. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PY
- plyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pipeline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- plyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pipeline
American and British speakers say pipeline in essentially the same way: /ˈpaɪˌplaɪn/ in the US and /ˈpaɪˌplaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PY-plyne.
What does pipeline mean?
- gossip spread by spoken communication“the news of their affair was spread by word of mouth”
- a pipe used to transport liquids or gases“a pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport”
Where does pipeline come from?
From pipe + line.
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Questions about saying pipeline
How do you pronounce pipeline?
Say PY-plyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪˌplaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪˌplaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pipeline?
Pipeline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · plyne.
Do Americans and Brits say pipeline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaɪˌplaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈpaɪˌplaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.