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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable cline
  • 7 letters
Syllables
de-cline: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-CLINE.
Pronunciation
/dɪˈklaɪn/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as de-cline.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide decline into syllables?

decline divides as de-cline. de-cline: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in decline?

Decline has 2 syllables (de-cline).

Which syllable is stressed in decline?

The stressed syllable in decline is cline. The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-CLINE.

How do you pronounce decline?

/dɪˈklaɪn/ in American English.