How to Pronounce Cline

To pronounce "cline", say CLIN-e — 2 syllables, IPA /klaɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/klaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cline”

"cline" has 2 syllables: clin-e. It rhymes with saccharine and malign, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kline, clyne, klein, kleine — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cline mean?

noun

  1. A gradation in a character or phenotype within a species or other group.
  2. Any graduated continuum.

Words that rhyme with cline

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

latitudinalcolegradientgradechronoclinerankclassisclass

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cline"?▾

"Cline" has 2 syllables: clin · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cline"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cline" is /klaɪn/.

What does "cline" mean?▾

Cline: A gradation in a character or phenotype within a species or other group.

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