How to Pronounce Flatline

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈflætˌlaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flatline”

"flatline" has 3 syllables: flatl-in-e. It rhymes with ratline and chatline, if that helps it stick.

What does flatline mean?

noun

  1. An unchanging state, as indicated in a graph of a variable over time.
  2. Asystole; the absence of heart contractions or brain waves.

verb

  1. (of the heart) To stop beating.
  2. (by extension) To die.

Words that rhyme with flatline

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ratlinechatline

Related words

unchangeflatflatlinertrendlessnessstagnation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flatline"?▾

"Flatline" has 3 syllables: flatl · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "flatline"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flatline" is /ˈflætˌlaɪn/.

What does "flatline" mean?▾

Flatline: An unchanging state, as indicated in a graph of a variable over time.

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