How to pronounce timeline
Say it like TYME-lyne. Timeline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYME).
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- TYME
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timeline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYMESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of timeline
American and British speakers say timeline in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪmlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈtaɪmlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYME-lyne.
What does timeline mean?
- a sequence of related events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line (usually drawn left to right or top to bottom)
Where does timeline come from?
From time + line.
Questions about saying timeline
How do you pronounce timeline?
Say TYME-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪmlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪmlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timeline?
Timeline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYME). Broken into parts: TYME · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say timeline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪmlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪmlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.