How to Pronounce Zipline

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈzɪpˌlaɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “zipline”

"zipline" has 3 syllables: zipl-in-e.

What does zipline mean?

noun

  1. A pulley suspended on a cable mounted on an incline, designed to enable a user to travel from one point to another by means of gravity.
  2. A trip on a zipline.

verb

  1. To travel by zipline.

Synonyms

Tyrollean runwayaerial ropeslideaerial runwayflying foxzip-wire

Related words

inclinatorlift

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "zipline"?▾

"Zipline" has 3 syllables: zipl · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "zipline"?▾

The IPA transcription of "zipline" is /ˈzɪpˌlaɪn/.

What does "zipline" mean?▾

Zipline: A pulley suspended on a cable mounted on an incline, designed to enable a user to travel from one point to another by means of gravity.

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