How to pronounce trunkline
Say it like TRUHNG-klyne. Trunkline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHNG).
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- TRUHNG
- klyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trunkline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- klyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of trunkline
American and British speakers say trunkline in essentially the same way: /ˈtrʌŋˌklaɪn/ in the US and /ˈtrʌŋˌklaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRUHNG-klyne.
What does trunkline mean?
- Any road under the jurisdiction of the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Where does trunkline come from?
From trunk + line.
Questions about saying trunkline
How do you pronounce trunkline?
Say TRUHNG-klyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌŋˌklaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌŋˌklaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trunkline?
Trunkline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHNG). Broken into parts: TRUHNG · klyne.
Do Americans and Brits say trunkline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrʌŋˌklaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈtrʌŋˌklaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.