How to Pronounce Deadline

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deadline”

"deadline" has 3 syllables: deadl-in-e. It rhymes with saccharine and malign, if that helps it stick.

What does deadline mean?

noun

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

    “I must make this deadline or my boss will kill me!”

  2. A guideline marked on a plate for a printing press.

verb

  1. To render an item non-mission-capable; to ground an aircraft, etc.

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Words that rhyme with deadline

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

intervaldurationtimingfinishendperiodframeterm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deadline"?▾

"Deadline" has 3 syllables: deadl · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "deadline"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deadline" is /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/.

What does "deadline" mean?▾

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

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