How to Pronounce Declines

To pronounce "declines", say DECL-in-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

DECL-in-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “declines”

"declines" has 3 syllables: decl-in-es. It rhymes with guidelines and confines, if that helps it stick.

What does declines 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 declines

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

guidelinesconfinesdesignswhinesheadlinesunderminesdefinesfinesshinesfelinescaninescombines

Related words

descentfalldownslopewanediminutiondecayworsenrefuse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "declines"?▾

"Declines" has 3 syllables: decl · in · es.

What does "declines" mean?▾

Declines: Downward movement, fall.

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