What is another word for kline?
Pronunciation: [klˈa͡ɪn] (IPA) 
Kline, also spelt as "cline," is a term used to refer to a gradual change in a language or dialect's sound system or pronunciation. Some synonyms for "kline" include "linguistic gradient," "dialect continuum," or "sound shift." Other similar terms include "phonological drift," "vowel shift," or "accent progression." These terms are often used in linguistics to describe the way language changes over time and across regions. The understanding of such terms can ease the comprehension of spoken language variations in different cultures and communities, enriching the knowledge of the diversity of the world's languages.
