How to pronounce clinal
Say it like KLY-nul. Clinal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLY).
- KLY
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clinal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clinal
American and British speakers say clinal in essentially the same way: /ˈklaɪnəl/ in the US and /ˈklaɪnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLY-nul.
What does clinal mean?
- Pertaining to beds or rest.
- Describing a torsion angle between 30° and 150°
- Pertaining to a cline.
Words that rhyme with clinal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clinal.
Questions about saying clinal
How do you pronounce clinal?
Say KLY-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈklaɪnəl/. In British English it is /ˈklaɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clinal?
Clinal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLY). Broken into parts: KLY · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say clinal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklaɪnəl/ and the British form is /ˈklaɪnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.