How to pronounce decliner
Say it like dih-KLY-ner. Decliner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɪˈklaɪnɚ/dih-KLY-ner
UK British/dɪˈklaɪnə/dih-KLY-nuh
- dih
- KLY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decliner 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.
- KLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of decliner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-KLY-nuh.
What does decliner mean?
noun
- One who declines.
- A company's stock which is falling in price.
- A species that is undergoing population decline.
Where does decliner come from?
From decline + -er.
Words that rhyme with decliner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of decliner.
Questions about saying decliner
How do you pronounce decliner?
Say dih-KLY-ner. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈklaɪnɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈklaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decliner?
Decliner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLY). Broken into parts: dih · KLY · ner.
Is decliner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈklaɪnə/ (dih-KLY-nuh).