How to pronounce reclines
Say it like rih-KLYNZ. Reclines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLYNZ).
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- rih
- KLYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reclines pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of reclines
American and British speakers say reclines in essentially the same way: /rɪˈklaɪnz/ in the US and /rɪˈklaɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KLYNZ.
What does reclines mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of recline How to pronounce recline
Questions about saying reclines
How do you pronounce reclines?
Say rih-KLYNZ. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈklaɪnz/. In British English it is /rɪˈklaɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reclines?
Reclines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLYNZ). Broken into parts: rih · KLYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say reclines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈklaɪnz/ and the British form is /rɪˈklaɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.