How to pronounce slackline
Say it like SLAK-lyne. Slackline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAK).
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- SLAK
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slackline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of slackline
American and British speakers say slackline in essentially the same way: /ˈslæˌklaɪn/ in the US and /ˈslæˌklaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLAK-lyne.
What does slackline mean?
- A length of cable, rope, or webbing that hangs loosely from its points of suspension.
- To engage in the sport of slacklining.
Where does slackline come from?
From slack + line. The verb is a back-formation from slacklining.
Questions about saying slackline
How do you pronounce slackline?
Say SLAK-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈslæˌklaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈslæˌklaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slackline?
Slackline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAK). Broken into parts: SLAK · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say slackline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslæˌklaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈslæˌklaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.