How to pronounce clines
Say it like KLYNZ. Clines is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clines pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of clines
American and British speakers say clines in essentially the same way: /klaɪnz/ in the US and /klaɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLYNZ.
What does clines mean?
- plural of cline How to pronounce cline
Questions about saying clines
How do you pronounce clines?
Say KLYNZ. The American pronunciation is /klaɪnz/. In British English it is /klaɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clines?
Clines is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say clines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klaɪnz/ and the British form is /klaɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.