How to pronounce cline
Say it like KLYNE. Cline is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cline
American and British speakers say cline in essentially the same way: /klaɪn/ in the US and /klaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLYNE.
What does cline mean?
- A gradation in a character or phenotype within a species, deme, or other systematic group.
- Any graduated continuum.
- A generalized circle.
Words that rhyme with cline
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cline.
Questions about saying cline
How do you pronounce cline?
Say KLYNE. The American pronunciation is /klaɪn/. In British English it is /klaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cline?
Cline is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say cline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klaɪn/ and the British form is /klaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.