How to pronounce declined
Say it like dih-KLYND. Declined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLYND).
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- dih
- KLYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Declined pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of declined
American and British speakers say declined in essentially the same way: /dɪˈklaɪnd/ in the US and /dɪˈklaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-KLYND.
What does declined mean?
Words that rhyme with declined
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Questions about saying declined
How do you pronounce declined?
Say dih-KLYND. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈklaɪnd/. In British English it is /dɪˈklaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in declined?
Declined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLYND). Broken into parts: dih · KLYND.
Do Americans and Brits say declined the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈklaɪnd/ and the British form is /dɪˈklaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.