How to pronounce "climate"

climate

Noun
American
/ˈklaɪ.mət/

Syllable Breakdown

cli mate

How natives say climate

British
/ˈklaɪ.mət/

Syllable Breakdown

cli mate

How natives say climate

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with a 'kl' sound, like in 'clap'.

  • Say 'ai' as in 'eye'.

  • End with 'mət', using a soft 'uh' sound.

Common Mistakes

  • cli-mat

  • cli-met

  • kl-eye-met

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with a 'kl' sound, like in 'clap'.

  • Say 'ai' as in 'eye'.

  • End with 'mət', using a soft 'uh' sound.

common mistakes

  • cli-mat

  • cli-met

  • kl-eye-met

FAQ

Why is the 'ai' pronounced as 'eye'?

In this word, 'ai' sounds like 'eye' due to English phonetic rules.

Where is the stress in 'climate'?

The stress is on the first syllable 'cli-'

Is the 't' sound clear?

Yes, make it a light 't', not too strong.

Definition

climate

The weather conditions of an area over a long period.

Word Family

climatic

/klaɪˈmætɪk/

adjective

Related to climate

Example: The region has climatic changes.

acclimate

/ˈæk.ləˌmeɪt/

verb

To get used to a new climate

Example: It's hard to acclimate to heat.

climatology

/ˌklaɪ.məˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

noun

The study of climate

Example: He studies climatology.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Stress on first syllable vs. 'climatic'.

'mate' part vs. 'meɪt' in 'acclimate'.

Shorter than 'climatology'.

Pro Tips

Master the 'ai' sound

Practice 'eye' words like 'high' to get the 'ai' sound right.

Focus on syllable stress

Emphasizing the first syllable helps in accurate pronunciation.

Nearby Words

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/əˈpɑrt.mənt/

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/ˈæplɪkəbl̩/

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/əˈraɪz/

avenue

/ˈæv.ə.nuː/

backstage

/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

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/bɛntʃ/

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/bɪˈsaɪd/