How to pronounce tagline
Say it like TAG-lyne. Tagline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAG).
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- TAG
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tagline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAGSay 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 tagline
American and British speakers say tagline in essentially the same way: /ˈtæˌɡlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈtæˌɡlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAG-lyne.
What does tagline mean?
- The punch line of a joke.
- An advertising slogan.
- A pithy quotation habitually appended to a signature in email, newsgroups, etc.
- To supply with an advertising slogan; to market as.
Where does tagline come from?
From tag + line.
Questions about saying tagline
How do you pronounce tagline?
Say TAG-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæˌɡlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtæˌɡlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tagline?
Tagline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAG). Broken into parts: TAG · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say tagline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæˌɡlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈtæˌɡlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.