How to pronounce reclining
Say it like rih-KLY-ning. Reclining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLY).
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- rih
- KLY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reclining 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.
- KLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reclining
American and British speakers say reclining in essentially the same way: /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KLY-ning.
What does reclining mean?
- Capable of being reclined, or moved into a more horizontal position.“a reclining armchair”
- Bending away from the perpendicular; recumbent.
- present participle and gerund of recline How to pronounce recline
- The act of one who reclines.
Words that rhyme with reclining
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Questions about saying reclining
How do you pronounce reclining?
Say rih-KLY-ning. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reclining?
Reclining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLY). Broken into parts: rih · KLY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say reclining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.