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How to Pronounce “dead line” in English

/ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/

DEAD·line

Stress: dead

Accent:

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What does “dead line” mean?

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NOUN
  • A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.
  • A guideline marked on a plate for a printing press.
VERB
  • To render an item non-mission-capable; to ground an aircraft, etc.

Example sentences

  • I must make this deadline or my boss will kill me!
  • But there's, there's a beginning line and the end line and the dead line.

How to pronounce “dead line

Syllables:
dead · line
Stress:
dead — say this syllable louder and longer.
IPA:
/ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/
Listen for:
the stressed /dead/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce “dead line”?

“dead line” is pronounced /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ (dead · line). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

How many syllables are in “dead line”?

“dead line” has 2 syllables: dead · line.

Where is the stress in “dead line”?

The primary stress in “dead line” is on “DEAD”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.

What does “dead line” mean?

A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.

How can I hear “dead line” used in real sentences?

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