How to Pronounce Acclimatize

To pronounce "acclimatize", say ACCL-im-at-iz-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ə.ˈklaɪ.mə.ˌtaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/ə.ˈklaɪ.mə.ˌtaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “acclimatize”

"acclimatize" has 5 syllables: accl-im-at-iz-e.

What does acclimatize mean?

verb

  1. To get used to a new climate.
  2. To make used to a new climate or one that is different from that which is natural; to inure or habituate to other circumstances; to adapt to the peculiarities of a foreign or strange climate.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acclimatize"?▾

"Acclimatize" has 5 syllables: accl · im · at · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "acclimatize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acclimatize" is /ə.ˈklaɪ.mə.ˌtaɪz/.

What does "acclimatize" mean?▾

Acclimatize: To get used to a new climate.

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