How to pronounce acclimate
Say it like AK-luh-mayt. Acclimate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- luh
- mayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acclimate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- maytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of acclimate
American and British speakers say acclimate in essentially the same way: /ˈækləˌmeɪt/ in the US and /ˈækləˌmeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-luh-mayt.
What does acclimate mean?
- To habituate to a climate not native; to acclimatize.
- To adjust to a new environment; not necessarily a wild, natural, earthy one.
- To become accustomed to a new climate or environment.
Where does acclimate come from?
1792, from French acclimater.
Questions about saying acclimate
How do you pronounce acclimate?
Say AK-luh-mayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈækləˌmeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈækləˌmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acclimate?
Acclimate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · luh · mayt.
Do Americans and Brits say acclimate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækləˌmeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈækləˌmeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.