deadline

/ˈded.laɪn/

Syllables ded·line

Stress DED-line

Phonics Breakdown

dead

/ded/

short e

line

/laɪn/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

a time or date by which something must be finished

Sound Reference

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dead=/ded/(dead) + line=/laɪn/(line)

Example

We must finish the report before the deadline.