How to pronounce disincline
Say it like dis-in-KLYNE. Disincline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLYNE).
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- dis
- in
- KLYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disincline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of disincline
American and British speakers say disincline in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪn/ in the US and /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-in-KLYNE.
What does disincline mean?
- To make reluctant; to lessen the inclination of.
Where does disincline come from?
From dis- + incline.
Words that rhyme with disincline
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Questions about saying disincline
How do you pronounce disincline?
Say dis-in-KLYNE. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪn/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disincline?
Disincline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLYNE). Broken into parts: dis · in · KLYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say disincline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪn/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.