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How to pronounce storyline

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STOReelain

/ˈstɔ.ɹiˌlaɪn/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

The main events and connected parts of a story in a book, movie, play, or television program.

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Meanings & examples

noun

The main events and connected parts of a story in a book, movie, play, or television program.

The movie has a simple storyline but strong characters.

Common phrases & grammar

main storyline · develop a storyline

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