How to pronounce inclined
Say it like ink-LYND. Inclined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYND).
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- ink
- LYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inclined pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of inclined
American and British speakers say inclined in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnkˈlaɪnd/ in the US and /ɪnkˈlaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ink-LYND.
What does inclined mean?
- (often followed by to) having a preference, disposition, or tendency“wasn't inclined to believe the excuse”“inclined to be moody”
- at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position“an inclined plane”
- having made preparations“prepared to take risks”
Where does inclined come from?
From incline + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with inclined
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Questions about saying inclined
How do you pronounce inclined?
Say ink-LYND. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkˈlaɪnd/. In British English it is /ɪnkˈlaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inclined?
Inclined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYND). Broken into parts: ink · LYND.
Do Americans and Brits say inclined the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnkˈlaɪnd/ and the British form is /ɪnkˈlaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.