How to pronounce reclined
Say it like rik-LYND. Reclined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYND).
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- rik
- LYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reclined pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. 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 reclined
American and British speakers say reclined in essentially the same way: /rɪkˈlaɪnd/ in the US and /rɪkˈlaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rik-LYND.
What does reclined mean?
- simple past and past participle of recline How to pronounce recline
- In a reclining posture.
- Reclinate.
Words that rhyme with reclined
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reclined.
Questions about saying reclined
How do you pronounce reclined?
Say rik-LYND. The American pronunciation is /rɪkˈlaɪnd/. In British English it is /rɪkˈlaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reclined?
Reclined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYND). Broken into parts: rik · LYND.
Do Americans and Brits say reclined the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪkˈlaɪnd/ and the British form is /rɪkˈlaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.