How to pronounce "climate"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "climate"

Learn how to break down "climate" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

cli-mate
2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈklaɪmɪt/
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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

K L AY1 M AH0 T
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "climate"

Pronunciation: /ˈklaɪmɪt/

Noun

  • An area of the earth's surface between two parallels of latitude.
  • A region of the Earth.
  • The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years).
  • The context in general of a particular political, moral etc. situation.
    Example: "Industries that require a lot of fossil fuels are unlikely to be popular in the current political climate."

Verb

  • To dwell.

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