storyline

/ˈstɔːrilaɪn/

Syllables sto·ry·line

Stress STO-ry-line

Phonics Breakdown

sto

/stɔː/

r sound or

ry

/ri/

y as i

line

/laɪn/

long i (i-e)

Meaning

the main plot or sequence of events in a story

Sound Reference

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sto=/stɔː/(story) + ry=/ri/(city) + line=/laɪn/(line)

Example

The movie has a strong storyline and memorable characters.