How to Pronounce "declined"
word
/dɪˈkɫaɪnd/
di-KLYND
/dɪklˈaɪnd/
di-KLYND
Definition
'Declined' is the past tense of 'decline'. It means someone refused or said no to something, or it can mean that something went down, decreased, or became worse.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈkɫaɪnd/
British English
/dɪklˈaɪnd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-KLYND
UK
di-KLYND
Listen in Context
He declined the invitation to the party.
Her health declined over the winter.
Sales declined last year.
I politely declined when he offered to pay for dinner.