How to pronounce climatize
Say it like KLY-mih-tyze. Climatize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLY).
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- KLY
- mih
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Climatize 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of climatize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KLY-mih-tyze.
What does climatize mean?
- To acclimatize or become acclimatized.
- To adapt for comfort in extreme climates, especially as regards to temperature.
Where does climatize come from?
From climate + -ize.
Questions about saying climatize
How do you pronounce climatize?
Say KLY-mih-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈklaɪmɪtaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈklaɪmɪtaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in climatize?
Climatize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLY). Broken into parts: KLY · mih · tyze.
Is climatize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈklaɪmɪtaɪz/ (KLY-mih-tyze).