How to Pronounce Clines

To pronounce "clines", say CLIN-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

CLIN-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “clines”

"clines" has 2 syllables: clin-es. It rhymes with guidelines and confines, if that helps it stick.

What does clines mean?

noun

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

noun

  1. (inversive geometry) A generalized circle.

Synonyms

circlinegeneralized circle

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Words that rhyme with clines

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guidelinesconfinesdesignswhinesheadlinesunderminesdefinesfinesshinesfelinescaninescombines

Related words

differentialsgradientslatitudinalclunescloreclateclaussenclouse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clines"?▾

"Clines" has 2 syllables: clin · es.

What does "clines" mean?▾

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

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