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How to pronounce inclines

Say it like IN-klynz. Inclines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).

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US American/ˈɪnklaɪnz/IN-klynz
UK British/ˈɪnklaɪnz/IN-klynz
  • IN
  • klynz
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Inclines pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. klynzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.

American vs British pronunciation of inclines

American and British speakers say inclines in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnklaɪnz/ in the US and /ˈɪnklaɪnz/ in the UK.

British respelling: IN-klynz.

Other ways to say inclines

Inclines also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:

  • in-KLYNZ /ˌɪnˈklaɪnz/

What does inclines mean?

noun
  1. plural of incline How to pronounce incline

Questions about saying inclines

How do you pronounce inclines?

Say IN-klynz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnklaɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈɪnklaɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in inclines?

Inclines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · klynz.

Do Americans and Brits say inclines the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnklaɪnz/ and the British form is /ˈɪnklaɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).