To pronounce "on-line", say ONL-in-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"on-line" has 3 syllables: onl-in-e.
adjective
“I prefer to read online newspapers.”
adverb
“He works online.”
"On-line" has 3 syllables: onl · in · e.
On-line: Of a system: connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.
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