How to Pronounce Clothesline

To pronounce "clothesline", say CLOTH-esl-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkləʊðzlaɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈkləʊðzlaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clothesline”

"clothesline" has 4 syllables: cloth-esl-in-e.

What does clothesline mean?

noun

  1. A rope or cord tied up outdoors to hang clothes on so they can dry.

    “Hang this towel out on the clothesline for me.”

  2. A structure with multiple cords for the same purpose, such as a Hills hoist.

verb

  1. To knock (a person) over by striking his or her upper body or neck with one's arm, as if he or she had run into a low clothesline.

    “The referee called a personal foul, when he clotheslined the running back.”

Synonyms

washing line

Related words

lineclothesclotheshorsegauntletclothes-horse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clothesline"?▾

"Clothesline" has 4 syllables: cloth · esl · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "clothesline"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clothesline" is /ˈkləʊðzlaɪn/.

What does "clothesline" mean?▾

Clothesline: A rope or cord tied up outdoors to hang clothes on so they can dry.

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