How to pronounce online

Say it like this: [ˈɒnlaɪn]. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American[ˈɒnlaɪn]

What does online mean?

adjOf a system: connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.

Of a computer: actively connected to the Internet or to some other communications service.

“Is this modem online?”

Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.

“I prefer to read online newspapers.”

advWhile online; while in a running or active state, or connected to the Internet.

“He works online.”

verbTo bring (a system, etc.) online; to promote to an active or running state.

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