How to pronounce shoreline
Say it like SHOR-lyne. Shoreline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOR).
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- SHOR
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shoreline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of shoreline
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAW-lyne.
What does shoreline mean?
- The divide between land and a body of water.
- The line on a map that illustrates this.
Where does shoreline come from?
From shore + line.
Questions about saying shoreline
How do you pronounce shoreline?
Say SHOR-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shoreline?
Shoreline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOR). Broken into parts: SHOR · lyne.
Is shoreline pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃɔːˌlaɪn/ (SHAW-lyne).