How to pronounce zipline
Say it like ZIP-lyne. Zipline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIP).
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- ZIP
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zipline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of zipline
American and British speakers say zipline in essentially the same way: /ˈzɪpˌlaɪn/ in the US and /ˈzɪpˌlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZIP-lyne.
What does zipline mean?
- A pulley suspended on a cable mounted on an incline, designed to enable a user to travel from one point to another by means of gravity.
- A trip on a zipline.
- To move or travel by zipline.
Where does zipline come from?
From zip + line.
Questions about saying zipline
How do you pronounce zipline?
Say ZIP-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪpˌlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈzɪpˌlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zipline?
Zipline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIP). Broken into parts: ZIP · lyne.
Do Americans and Brits say zipline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɪpˌlaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈzɪpˌlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.