How to Pronounce Timberline

To pronounce "timberline", say TIMB-erl-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈtɪmbɚˌlaɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈtɪmbɚˌlaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “timberline”

"timberline" has 4 syllables: timb-erl-in-e. It rhymes with saccharine and malign, if that helps it stick.

What does timberline mean?

noun

  1. The height or limit beyond which trees do not grow in mountainous or Arctic regions.

Synonyms

tree line

Words that rhyme with timberline

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

tree-linetreelinetidemarkhorizonlimitrophethresholdaltitude

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "timberline"?▾

"Timberline" has 4 syllables: timb · erl · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "timberline"?▾

The IPA transcription of "timberline" is /ˈtɪmbɚˌlaɪn/.

What does "timberline" mean?▾

Timberline: The height or limit beyond which trees do not grow in mountainous or Arctic regions.

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