How to Pronounce “gradeline” in English
/grædɛlæɪn/
gra·de·line
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IPA/grædɛlæɪn/
Syllablesgra·de·line
What does “gradeline” mean?
NOUN
- A longitudinal reference line or slope to which a highway, railway, or other infrastructure is built. It defines the intended grade or slope of the structure, ensuring proper drainage, safety, and functionality.
Example sentences
- “In valleys and depressions, embankments with side slopes of 1½ to 1, or about 33°, are raised to the grade line of the road; while the ridges and other prominences, occurring upon the route, are cut through to the same level, or grade line, leaving a surface width of 26 feet, and slopes upon the sides in the proportion of 1 to 1, or 45°.”
How to pronounce “gradeline”
- Syllables:
- gra · de · line
- IPA:
- /grædɛlæɪn/
- Listen for:
- the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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“gradeline” is pronounced /grædɛlæɪn/ (gra · de · line). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “gradeline”?
“gradeline” has 3 syllables: gra · de · line.
What does “gradeline” mean?
A longitudinal reference line or slope to which a highway, railway, or other infrastructure is built. It defines the intended grade or slope of the structure, ensuring proper drainage, safety, and functionality.