How to Pronounce "along the lines of"
expression
uh-LAWNG thuh LYNZ uhv
ul-ONG thuh LYNZ ov
Definition
Used to suggest something similar to, or in the style or type of, what has just been mentioned or suggested.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪnz/ /ˈəv
British English
ɐlˈɒŋ/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪnz/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-LAWNG thuh LYNZ uhv
UK
ul-ONG thuh LYNZ ov
Listen in Context
Can you draw something along the lines of this picture?
I want a dress along the lines of the one she wore.
Our new plan will be along the lines of last year’s project.
He suggested something along the lines of what you just mentioned.