How to Pronounce "cline"
word
ˈkɫaɪn
KLYN
klˈaɪn
k-LYN
Definition
A cline is a gradual change in a specific trait or characteristic of a species over a geographic area, such as color or size differences across regions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫaɪn
British English
klˈaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLYN
UK
k-LYN
Listen in Context
A cline can show how animals change in size from north to south.
Scientists study the cline of bird colors across islands.
Temperature can cause a cline in plant height over a region.
The butterfly wing patterns show a clear cline from west to east.