How to Pronounce Underline

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “underline”

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

What does underline mean?

noun

A line placed underneath a piece of text in order to provide emphasis or to indicate that it should be viewed in italics or (in electronic documents) that it acts as a hyperlink.
The character _.

verb

To draw a line underneath something, especially to add emphasis; to underscore
“underline the important words in the text”
To emphasise or stress something

adjective

Passing under a railway line.

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Words that rhyme with underline

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharine malign asinine byzantine benign supine whine decline line fine outline undermine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "underline"?▾

"Underline" has 4 syllables: und · erl · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "underline"?▾

The IPA transcription of "underline" is /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/.

What does "underline" mean?▾

Underline: A line placed underneath a piece of text in order to provide emphasis or to indicate that it should be viewed in italics or (in electronic documents) that it acts as a hyperlink.

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