How to pronounce recliner
Say it like rik-LY-ner. Recliner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- rik
- LY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recliner 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.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of recliner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rik-LY-nuh.
What does recliner mean?
- One who, or that which, reclines.
- A chair hinged so that the back can be reclined for comfort.
Where does recliner come from?
From recline + -er.
Words that rhyme with recliner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recliner.
Questions about saying recliner
How do you pronounce recliner?
Say rik-LY-ner. The American pronunciation is /rɪkˈlaɪnɚ/. In British English it is /rɪkˈlaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recliner?
Recliner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: rik · LY · ner.
Is recliner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪkˈlaɪnə/ (rik-LY-nuh).