How to Pronounce Decline

To pronounce "decline", say DECL-in-e — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈklaɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/dɪˈklaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “decline”

"decline" has 3 syllables: decl-in-e. It rhymes with saccharine and malign, if that helps it stick.

What does decline mean?

noun

  1. Downward movement, fall.
  2. A sloping downward, e.g. of a hill or road.

verb

  1. To move downwards, to fall, to drop.

    “The dollar has declined rapidly since 2001.”

  2. To become weaker or worse.

    “My health declined in winter.”

Antonyms

incline

Words that rhyme with decline

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinelinefineoutlineundermineconcubine

Related words

descentfalldownslopewanediminutiondecayworsenrefuse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decline"?▾

"Decline" has 3 syllables: decl · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "decline"?▾

The IPA transcription of "decline" is /dɪˈklaɪn/.

What does "decline" mean?▾

Decline: Downward movement, fall.

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