How to Pronounce Powerline

To pronounce "powerline", say POW-erl-in-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

POW-erl-in-e

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"powerline" has 4 syllables: pow-erl-in-e.

What does powerline mean?

noun

  1. An electrical wire, cable or conduit, suspended in air by utility poles or transmission towers, or buried underground, used for the carrying of electricity either from a power source such as a generating station to a substation, or from a substation to a building such as a plant, commercial building or a home.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "powerline"?▾

"Powerline" has 4 syllables: pow · erl · in · e.

What does "powerline" mean?▾

Powerline: An electrical wire, cable or conduit, suspended in air by utility poles or transmission towers, or buried underground, used for the carrying of electricity either from a power source such as a generating station to a substation, or from a substation to a building such as a plant, commercial building or a home.

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