How to pronounce inclination
American English pronunciation
in-kluh-NAY-shun
- IPA
- /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
- Syllables
- in · kluh · NAY · shun (4 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What inclination means
A natural wish or tendency to do something
In a sentence: On rainy days, my first inclination is to curl up with a book.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word meaning "a leaning" or "a bending."
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