How to Pronounce "declining"
word
dɪˈkɫaɪnɪŋ
di-KLY-ning
dɪklˈaɪnɪŋ
di-KLY-ning
Definition
Getting smaller, weaker, or less, or politely refusing something. It can describe things like a falling number, worsening condition, or turning down an offer.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈkɫaɪnɪŋ
British English
dɪklˈaɪnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-KLY-ning
UK
di-KLY-ning
Listen in Context
The company's profits are declining every year.
His health is declining as he gets older.
I am declining the invitation to the party.
People worry about declining interest in reading among teenagers.