How to Pronounce Hotline

To pronounce "hotline", say HOTL-in-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

HOTL-in-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “hotline”

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

What does hotline mean?

noun

  1. A telephone line that is always staffed and able to give immediate assistance.

    “If you've got any problems with the product, ring our hotline.”

  2. A direct line between two people, especially one between heads of state to be used in an emergency.

verb

  1. To communicate over a telephone hotline.

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Words that rhyme with hotline

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

freephonehelplinecalllandlinetelephonephonetelhelpdesk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hotline"?▾

"Hotline" has 3 syllables: hotl · in · e.

What does "hotline" mean?▾

Hotline: A telephone line that is always staffed and able to give immediate assistance.

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