How to pronounce tramline
Say it like TRAM-lyne. Tramline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tramline. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TRAM
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tramline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tramline
American and British speakers say tramline in essentially the same way: /ˈtræmlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈtræmlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAM-lyne.
What does tramline mean?
- The rails that a tram runs on.
- Either of the two pairs of sidelines marked on a tennis court which mark the outside of the singles and doubles playing areas.
- A scratch on a film, usually vertical, that extends through multiple frames.
- Of a vehicle: to tend to follow the contours of the ground with its wheels.
Where does tramline come from?
From tram + line.
Questions about saying tramline
How do you pronounce tramline?
Say TRAM-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈtræmlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtræmlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tramline?
Tramline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAM). Broken into parts: TRAM · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say tramline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtræmlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈtræmlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.