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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

highline

/ˈhaɪˌlaɪn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.25 in modern English

Syllables
high-line
IPA
/ˈhaɪˌlaɪn/
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An elevated slackline; a slackline which is mounted across a deep drop; a slackline that is strung up high.

Etymology

From high + line.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈhaɪˌlaɪn/

Inflected Forms

highlines (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

highwire

Questions

How do you pronounce highline?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhaɪˌlaɪn/.
What does highline mean?
An elevated slackline; a slackline which is mounted across a deep drop; a slackline that is strung up high.
Where does highline come from?
From high + line.

How to pronounce highline

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈhaɪˌlaɪn/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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