How many syllables in decline?

Syllables in decline

2

de·cline

Decline has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say decline

Pronunciation/dɪˈklaɪn/
2 syllables, de-CLINE · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say decline slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, cline. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with decline

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Questions

How many syllables are in decline?
Decline has two syllables.
How do you divide decline into syllables?
Decline divides as de-cline.
Which syllable is stressed in decline?
The second syllable (de-CLINE).

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