To pronounce "clime", say CLIM-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈklaɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈklaɪm/
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"clime" has 2 syllables: clim-e. It rhymes with paradigm and sublime, if that helps it stick.
noun
“After working hard all of his life, Max retired to warmer climes in Florida.”
“A change of clime was exactly what the family needed.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Clime" has 2 syllables: clim · e.
The IPA transcription of "clime" is /ˈklaɪm/.
Clime: A particular region defined by its weather or climate.
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