How to Pronounce Offline

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

Sounds exactly like: off-line — easy to mix up when writing.

verb

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”

adverb

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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "offline"?▾

"Offline" has 3 syllables: offl · in · e.

What does "offline" mean?▾

Offline: To take (a system, etc.) offline; to demote from an active or online state.

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