How to Pronounce Timeline

To pronounce "timeline", say TIM-el-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “timeline”

"timeline" has 4 syllables: tim-el-in-e.

What does timeline mean?

noun

  1. A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events (past or future); a chronology.
  2. A schedule of activities; a timetable.

verb

  1. To analyse a sequence of events or activities.
  2. To display such a sequence graphically.

noun

  1. A metaphorical conception of time as a stream, or flowing body of water.

    “By killing his great-grandfather, the time traveller disrupted the timestream.”

Synonyms

chronologyscheduletimetable

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Related words

chronologycalendaringcalendarchronologicaltimetableschedulingsequencetiming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "timeline"?▾

"Timeline" has 4 syllables: tim · el · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "timeline"?▾

The IPA transcription of "timeline" is /ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/.

What does "timeline" mean?▾

Timeline: A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events (past or future); a chronology.

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