guideline

/ˈɡaɪdlaɪn/

Syllables guide·line

Stress GUIDE-line

Phonics Breakdown

guide

/ɡaɪd/

long i (i_e)

line

/laɪn/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

an official rule or advice about how something should be done

Sound Reference

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guide=/ɡaɪd/(guide) + line=/laɪn/(line)

Example

Please follow the safety guidelines at work.