How to pronounce throughline
Say it like THROO-lyne. Throughline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROO).
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- THROO
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Throughline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of throughline
American and British speakers say throughline in essentially the same way: /ˈθruˌlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈθruːlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: THROO-lyne.
What does throughline mean?
- In full through line of action: a theme that runs through the plot of a book, film, or other narrative work, or a series of such related works.
- A railway route that passengers can take without needing to change trains.
Where does throughline come from?
From through (“passing from one side of something to the other”, adjective) + line.
Questions about saying throughline
How do you pronounce throughline?
Say THROO-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈθruˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈθruːlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in throughline?
Throughline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROO). Broken into parts: THROO · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say throughline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθruˌlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈθruːlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.