How to Pronounce Acclimate

To pronounce "acclimate", say ACCL-im-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ə.ˈklaɪ.mət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

acclimate

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ə.ˈklaɪ.mət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “acclimate”

"acclimate" has 4 syllables: accl-im-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does acclimate mean?

verb

  1. To habituate to a climate not native; to acclimatize.
  2. To adjust to a new environment; not necessarily a wild, natural, earthy one.

Synonyms

acclimatiseacclimatizeaccommodateaccultureaccustomadjustclimatizeconform

Words that rhyme with acclimate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

acclimatizeclimatizeacclamateclimatisereacclimateaccustomconditionaccustomize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acclimate"?▾

"Acclimate" has 4 syllables: accl · im · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "acclimate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acclimate" is /ə.ˈklaɪ.mət/.

What does "acclimate" mean?▾

Acclimate: To habituate to a climate not native; to acclimatize.

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