How to pronounce waistline
Say it like WAYST-lyne. Waistline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYST).
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- WAYST
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waistline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of waistline
American and British speakers say waistline in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪstˌlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈweɪstˌlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAYST-lyne.
What does waistline mean?
- a line around the body at the waist; its measurement
- the narrowest part of a garment, usually at the waist, but may be above or below depending on the dictates of fashion or the whim of the designer
- person having a large waistline
Where does waistline come from?
From waist + line.
Questions about saying waistline
How do you pronounce waistline?
Say WAYST-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪstˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈweɪstˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waistline?
Waistline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYST). Broken into parts: WAYST · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say waistline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪstˌlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈweɪstˌlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.