How to Pronounce "give a line"
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫaɪn
GIV-uh-LYN
ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /lˈaɪn
giv-uh-LINE
Definition
To prompt someone with their next words, especially in acting or theater when they forget their lines; also used generally to mean help someone know what to say.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫaɪn
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /lˈaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV-uh-LYN
UK
giv-uh-LINE
Listen in Context
Can you give a line if an actor forgets what to say?
The director asked me to give a line during rehearsal.
She whispered to give a line when her friend paused.
Hey, can you give me a line? I totally blanked out.