How to Pronounce Outlines

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

OUTL-in-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “outlines”

"outlines" has 3 syllables: outl-in-es. It rhymes with guidelines and confines, if that helps it stick.

What does outlines 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.”

Words that rhyme with outlines

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

guidelinesconfinesdesignswhinesheadlinesunderminesdefinesfinesshinesfelinescaninescombines

Related words

delineatelimnsketchdrawcomposeabstractsynopsisframe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "outlines"?▾

"Outlines" has 3 syllables: outl · in · es.

What does "outlines" mean?▾

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

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