How to Pronounce Off-line

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

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Syllables

Letters

OFFL-in-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “off-line”

"off-line" has 3 syllables: offl-in-e. It rhymes with offline, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: offline — easy to mix up when writing.

What does off-line mean?

adjective

Of a system, currently not connected (generally electrically) to a larger network. For example, a power plant which is not connected to the grid, or a computer which is not connected to the Internet or to any other communications service.
“I saved the web pages so I could read them later offline.”
(by extension) Happening in the physical world (the real world) as opposed to on the internet.
“offline dating”

Synonyms

IRL

Antonyms

online

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Words that rhyme with off-line

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

offline

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "off-line"?▾

"Off-line" has 3 syllables: offl · in · e.

What does "off-line" mean?▾

Off-line: Of a system, currently not connected (generally electrically) to a larger network. For example, a power plant which is not connected to the grid, or a computer which is not connected to the Internet or to any other communications service.

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