How to pronounce syncline
Say it like SIN-klyne. Syncline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- klyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syncline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- klyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of syncline
American and British speakers say syncline in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪnklaɪn/ in the US and /ˈsɪnklaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIN-klyne.
What does syncline mean?
- A concave-upward fold in rock strata
Where does syncline come from?
From syn- + -cline.
Words that rhyme with syncline
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of syncline.
Questions about saying syncline
How do you pronounce syncline?
Say SIN-klyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnklaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnklaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syncline?
Syncline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · klyne.
Do Americans and Brits say syncline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪnklaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈsɪnklaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.