How to pronounce trotline
Say it like trot-LYNE. Trotline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYNE).
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- trot
- LYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trotline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trotGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- LYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of trotline
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: trot-LYNE.
What does trotline mean?
- A long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys).
Where does trotline come from?
From trot + line.
Words that rhyme with trotline
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trotline.
Questions about saying trotline
How do you pronounce trotline?
Say trot-LYNE. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrɑtˈlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˌtrɒtˈlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trotline?
Trotline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYNE). Broken into parts: trot · LYNE.
Is trotline pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌtrɒtˈlaɪn/ (trot-LYNE).