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How to pronounce:
acclimate
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæklɪmeɪt
Examples:
It is important to acclimate people into the policies of Wikipedia.
The stranger begins to acclimate to the world around him.
Be in touch with me, I want to help you acclimate.
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Common mistakes of acclimate pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ac-CLIM-ate" instead of the correct "AC-cli-mate" (ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt in US, ˈæk.lɪ.mət in UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some may say "AC-climate" instead of "AC-cli-mate" (ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt in US, ˈæk.lɪ.mət in UK). This can make the word sound incomplete. Tip: Practice saying all three syllables clearly.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: A common error is pronouncing "cli" as "clai" (like "clay"), leading to "AC-clai-mate." The correct pronunciation is "cli" as in "lip" (ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt in US, ˈæk.lɪ.mət in UK). Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound in "cli."
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "acclimate" with "acclimatize." While "acclimate" is pronounced "AC-cli-mate" (ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt in US, ˈæk.lɪ.mət in UK), "acclimatize" has a different ending. Tip: Memorize the distinct endings to avoid mix-ups.
- Incorrectly ending the word: Some speakers may drop the "ate" ending, saying "acclim" instead of "acclimate" (ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt in US, ˈæk.lɪ.mət in UK). This alters the meaning and completeness. Tip: Always finish with the full "mate" sound.