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anticlimactic
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It would be anticlimactic if it was.
It is an anticlimactic ending, to be sure.
It was a delightfully anticlimactic season.
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Common mistakes of anticlimactic pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "an-ti-cli-ˈmact-ic". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "an-ti-cli-ˌˈmact-ic". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "mact" part.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "anticlimactic" with an "e" sound in the first syllable, like "en-ti-cli-ˈmact-ic". In both US and UK English, it should be "an" as in "cat" /æ/. Tip: Focus on the "an" sound.
- Overpronouncing syllables: People often say "an-ti-cli-mac-tic" with too many syllables. The correct pronunciation has four clear syllables: "an-ti-cli-ˌˈmact-ic". Tip: Practice saying it smoothly without adding extra beats.
- Confusing with "anticlimax": Some confuse "anticlimactic" with "anticlimax", pronouncing the latter as if it were the same. "Anticlimactic" ends with "-ic" /ɪk/, while "anticlimax" ends with "-ax" /æks/. Tip: Pay attention to the endings to differentiate.
- Skipping the "c": A common mistake is to say "an-ti-ˈlimactic", omitting the "c" sound. The correct form includes the "c": "an-ti-cli-ˌˈmact-ic". Tip: Make sure to clearly pronounce every syllable, especially the "cli".