How to Pronounce Beeline

To pronounce "beeline", say BEEL-in-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbiːlaɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

beeline

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbiːlaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “beeline”

"beeline" has 3 syllables: beel-in-e. It rhymes with treeline and b-line, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: b-line — easy to mix up when writing.

What does beeline mean?

noun

  1. A very direct or quick path or trip.

    “The children made a beeline to the swimming pool.”

  2. A dynamite fuse made with a small quantity of dynamite powder along its length, so that the spark travels quickly and at a specific known rate.

verb

  1. To travel in a straight course, ignoring established paths of travel.

Words that rhyme with beeline

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

treelineb-linereline

Related words

byrunningrailroadstreamgo-bybeamswitchbackrunaround

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beeline"?▾

"Beeline" has 3 syllables: beel · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "beeline"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beeline" is /ˈbiːlaɪn/.

What does "beeline" mean?▾

Beeline: A very direct or quick path or trip.

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