How to pronounce anticlimax
Say it like AN-tee-kly-maks. Anticlimax has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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US American/ˈæntiˌklaɪmæks/AN-tee-kly-maks
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- AN
- tee
- kly
- maks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anticlimax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- klyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- maksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does anticlimax mean?
noun
- A failed or reverse climax, particularly
- An unsatisfying resolution to a narrative, usually owing to a deus ex machina or similarly trivial resolution of the main conflict.
- An abrupt descent (either deliberate or unintentional) from the dignity of the idea which the speaker or writer appeared to be aiming for.
Where does anticlimax come from?
From anti- + climax.
Questions about saying anticlimax
How do you pronounce anticlimax?
Say AN-tee-kly-maks. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntiˌklaɪmæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anticlimax?
Anticlimax has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · tee · kly · maks.