How to Pronounce "bottom line"
expression
ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈɫaɪn
BAH-tuhm LYN
bˈɒtəm/ /lˈaɪn
BOT-uhm LYN
Definition
The most important or final result, especially the main point or the financial result at the end. Used both literally (financial net profit) and figuratively (main message).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈɫaɪn
British English
bˈɒtəm/ /lˈaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAH-tuhm LYN
UK
BOT-uhm LYN
Listen in Context
The bottom line is that we need more money.
Our company's bottom line improved this year.
The bottom line is, she wants to be happy.
If you want my opinion, the bottom line is we should wait.