How to Pronounce Climate

To pronounce "climate", say CLIM-at-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈklaɪmɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈklaɪmɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “climate”

"climate" has 3 syllables: clim-at-e. It rhymes with microclimate, if that helps it stick.

What does climate mean?

noun

  1. An area of the earth's surface between two parallels of latitude.
  2. A region of the Earth.

verb

  1. To dwell.

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Words that rhyme with climate

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microclimate

Related words

climemoodmeteorologicalweatherclimatologyatmosphereprecipitationtemperature

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "climate"?▾

"Climate" has 3 syllables: clim · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "climate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "climate" is /ˈklaɪmɪt/.

What does "climate" mean?▾

Climate: An area of the earth's surface between two parallels of latitude.

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