How to Pronounce "fine line"
expression
ˈfaɪn/ /ˈɫaɪn
FINE-lyne
fæːn/ /lˈaɪn
FAHN-lyne
Definition
A very small or subtle difference between two things that are close in nature but not exactly the same.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfaɪn/ /ˈɫaɪn
British English
fæːn/ /lˈaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FINE-lyne
UK
FAHN-lyne
Listen in Context
There is a fine line between confidence and arrogance.
It's a fine line between helping and interfering.
Teachers walk a fine line between being friendly and being too strict.
It’s such a fine line—one joke and the mood could totally change.