How to Pronounce Recline

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

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɹəˈklaɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “recline”

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

What does recline mean?

noun

  1. A mechanism for lowering the back of a seat to support a less upright position; Also, the action of lowering the back using such a mechanism.

verb

  1. To cause to lean back; to bend back.
  2. To put in a resting position.

    “She reclined her arms on the table and sighed.”

Words that rhyme with recline

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saccharinemalignasininebyzantinebenignsupinewhinedeclinelinefineoutlineundermine

Related words

reposeliekneelingleanslidetiltingtiltinclination

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recline"?▾

"Recline" has 3 syllables: recl · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "recline"?▾

The IPA transcription of "recline" is /ɹəˈklaɪn/.

What does "recline" mean?▾

Recline: A mechanism for lowering the back of a seat to support a less upright position; Also, the action of lowering the back using such a mechanism.

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