How to pronounce redline
Say it like RED-lyne. Redline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
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- RED
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of redline
American and British speakers say redline in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛdlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈrɛdlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: RED-lyne.
What does redline mean?
- A drawing, document, etc. that has been marked for correction or modification.
- The maximum speed, temperature, pressure, etc., at which a device (such as the engine in a car, aircraft, etc.) is designed to operate.
- To mark a drawing or document for correction or modification.
- To operate a device at one or more redlines.
- To run an internal combustion engine to its maximum or maximum recommended speed.
Where does redline come from?
From red + line, originating with the frequent use of red pen or pencil to mark corrections on drawings and documents (1), and the red markings on a tachometer (2).
Words that rhyme with redline
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of redline.
Questions about saying redline
How do you pronounce redline?
Say RED-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redline?
Redline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say redline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛdlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈrɛdlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.