How to pronounce wireline
Say it like WIRE-lyne. Wireline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIRE).
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- WIRE
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wireline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIRESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of wireline
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIRE-lyne.
What does wireline mean?
- A wire that runs from a drill rig down into the drill hole to support a dead load or other downhole tool.
- Synonym of landline.
Where does wireline come from?
From wire + line.
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Questions about saying wireline
How do you pronounce wireline?
Say WIRE-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪrˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪəˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wireline?
Wireline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIRE). Broken into parts: WIRE · lyne.
Is wireline 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 /ˈwaɪəˌlaɪn/ (WIRE-lyne).