How to pronounce climaxes
Say it like KLIM-ak-siz. Climaxes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIM).
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- KLIM
- ak
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Climaxes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of climaxes
American and British speakers say climaxes in essentially the same way: /ˈklɪmæksɪz/ in the US and /ˈklɪmæksɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLIM-ak-siz.
Other ways to say climaxes
Climaxes also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KLY-mak-siz /ˈklaɪmæksɪz/
What does climaxes mean?
- plural of climax How to pronounce climax
- third-person singular simple present indicative of climax How to pronounce climax
Questions about saying climaxes
How do you pronounce climaxes?
Say KLIM-ak-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪmæksɪz/. In British English it is /ˈklɪmæksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in climaxes?
Climaxes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIM). Broken into parts: KLIM · ak · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say climaxes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɪmæksɪz/ and the British form is /ˈklɪmæksɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.