How to pronounce timberline
Say it like TIM-ber-lyne. Timberline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM).
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- TIM
- ber
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timberline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of timberline
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TIM-buh-lyne.
What does timberline mean?
- The height or limit beyond which trees do not grow in mountainous or Arctic regions.
Where does timberline come from?
From timber + line.
Questions about saying timberline
How do you pronounce timberline?
Say TIM-ber-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪmbɚˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtɪmbəˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timberline?
Timberline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM). Broken into parts: TIM · ber · lyne.
Is timberline 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 /ˈtɪmbəˌlaɪn/ (TIM-buh-lyne).