How to pronounce climate
Say it like KLY-mut. Climate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈklaɪmət/KLY-mut
UK British/ˈklaɪmɪt/KLY-mit
- KLY
- mut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Climate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- mutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of climate
American and British speakers say climate in essentially the same way: /ˈklaɪmət/ in the US and /ˈklaɪmɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLY-mit.
What does climate mean?
noun
- The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years).
- The context in general of a particular political, moral, etc., situation.“Industries that require a lot of fossil fuels are unlikely to be popular in the current political climate.”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying climate
How do you pronounce climate?
Say KLY-mut. The American pronunciation is /ˈklaɪmət/. In British English it is /ˈklaɪmɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in climate?
Climate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLY). Broken into parts: KLY · mut.
Do Americans and Brits say climate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklaɪmət/ and the British form is /ˈklaɪmɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.