How to pronounce declines
Say it like dih-KLYNZ. Declines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLYNZ).
- dih
- KLYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Declines 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.
- KLYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of declines
American and British speakers say declines in essentially the same way: /dɪˈklaɪnz/ in the US and /dɪˈklaɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-KLYNZ.
What does declines mean?
- plural of decline How to pronounce decline
- third-person singular simple present indicative of decline How to pronounce decline
Words that rhyme with declines
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of declines.
Questions about saying declines
How do you pronounce declines?
Say dih-KLYNZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈklaɪnz/. In British English it is /dɪˈklaɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in declines?
Declines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLYNZ). Broken into parts: dih · KLYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say declines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈklaɪnz/ and the British form is /dɪˈklaɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.