How to Pronounce Outline

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

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈaʊtlaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “outline”

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

What does outline mean?

noun

  1. A line marking the boundary of an object figure.
  2. The outer shape of an object or figure.

verb

  1. To draw an outline of.
  2. To summarize.

    “Wikipedia items featuring books usually outline them after giving their background.”

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Words that rhyme with outline

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineundermineconcubine

Related words

delineatelimnsketchdrawcomposeabstractsynopsisframe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "outline"?▾

"Outline" has 3 syllables: outl · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "outline"?▾

The IPA transcription of "outline" is /ˈaʊtlaɪn/.

What does "outline" mean?▾

Outline: A line marking the boundary of an object figure.

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