How to pronounce clime
Say it like KLYME. Clime is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLYME
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLYMESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of clime
American and British speakers say clime in essentially the same way: /klaɪm/ in the US and /klaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLYME.
What does clime mean?
- A particular region defined by its weather or climate.“After working hard all of his life, Max retired to warmer climes in Florida.”
- Climate.“A change of clime was exactly what the family needed.”
- The context in general of a particular political, moral, etc., situation.
Words that rhyme with clime
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clime.
Words that sound like clime
Questions about saying clime
How do you pronounce clime?
Say KLYME. The American pronunciation is /klaɪm/. In British English it is /klaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clime?
Clime is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLYME.
Do Americans and Brits say clime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klaɪm/ and the British form is /klaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as clime?
Clime sounds the same as climb in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.