How to Pronounce Songline

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsɒŋlaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “songline”

"songline" has 3 syllables: songl-in-e.

What does songline mean?

noun

  1. (Australian Aboriginal mythology) A path across the land (or sometimes the sky) marking the route followed by an Aboriginal ancestor made during the Dreaming; often recorded in traditional songs, stories, dance and painting; a dreaming track.

Synonyms

dreaming track

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "songline"?▾

"Songline" has 3 syllables: songl · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "songline"?▾

The IPA transcription of "songline" is /ˈsɒŋlaɪn/.

What does "songline" mean?▾

Songline: (Australian Aboriginal mythology) A path across the land (or sometimes the sky) marking the route followed by an Aboriginal ancestor made during the Dreaming; often recorded in traditional songs, stories, dance and painting; a dreaming track.

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