How to Pronounce Climax

To pronounce "climax", say CLIM-ax — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈklaɪmæks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈklaɪmæks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “climax”

"climax" has 2 syllables: clim-ax. It rhymes with relax and parallax, if that helps it stick.

What does climax mean?

noun

  1. (originally rhetorical) A rhetorical device in which a series is arranged in ascending order.
  2. An instance of such an ascending series.

verb

  1. To reach or bring to a climax.
  2. To orgasm; to reach orgasm.

Synonyms

auxesiscatacosmesisincrementum

Antonyms

catacosmesis

Words that rhyme with climax

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

relaxparallaxsyntaxajaxflaxwaxaxedrawbacksknickknackstrackstaxsax

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "climax"?▾

"Climax" has 2 syllables: clim · ax.

What is the IPA transcription of "climax"?▾

The IPA transcription of "climax" is /ˈklaɪmæks/.

What does "climax" mean?▾

Climax: (originally rhetorical) A rhetorical device in which a series is arranged in ascending order.

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