How to Pronounce "decline"
word
/dɪˈkɫaɪn/
di-KLYN
/dɪklˈaɪn/
di-KLYN
Definition
To politely refuse something, or to become less in amount, importance, quality, or strength.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈkɫaɪn/
British English
/dɪklˈaɪn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-KLYN
UK
di-KLYN
Listen in Context
She politely declined the invitation to dinner.
The number of students declined last year.
My grandfather's health has declined in recent months.
I have to decline because I'm really busy this week.