How to pronounce waterline
Say it like WAW-ter-lyne. Waterline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ter
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waterline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of waterline
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WAW-tuh-lyne.
What does waterline mean?
- A line formed by the surface of the water on the hull of a ship when she is afloat; any of a series of short lines marked on the hull to show where the waterline would be under different loadings
- A horizontal line indicating the shape of an airfoil.
- A line showing where the water has been.
Where does waterline come from?
From water + line.
Questions about saying waterline
How do you pronounce waterline?
Say WAW-ter-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtərlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waterline?
Waterline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ter · lyne.
Is waterline pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɔːtəlaɪn/ (WAW-tuh-lyne).