How to pronounce acclimation
Say it like a-kluh-MAY-shun. Acclimation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- a
- kluh
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acclimation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acclimation
American and British speakers say acclimation in essentially the same way: /ækləˈmeɪʃən/ in the US and /ækləˈmeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: a-kluh-MAY-shun.
What does acclimation mean?
- The process of becoming, or the state of being, acclimated, or habituated to a new climate, surroundings, or situation; especially, acclimatization.
- The adaptation of an organism to its natural climatic environment.
Where does acclimation come from?
From acclimate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with acclimation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acclimation.
Questions about saying acclimation
How do you pronounce acclimation?
Say a-kluh-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ækləˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ækləˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acclimation?
Acclimation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: a · kluh · MAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say acclimation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækləˈmeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ækləˈmeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.