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climate
Definition:
(nou) the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time (nou) the prevailing psychological state
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈklaɪmət
Examples:
The climate of the district is hot and dry.
The climate in general is dry and characterised by scanty rainfall.
Starvation and the cold climate killed all of the inhabitants.
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Common mistakes of climate pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "cli-MATE" instead of "CLI-mate". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, marked as ˈklaɪmət in IPA.
- Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce "climate" with a short "i" sound, saying "clim-it". This is incorrect. Tip: The correct vowel sound is a diphthong, represented as /aɪ/ in IPA, making it "CLI-mate".
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is to drop the second syllable, saying "clim" instead of "climate". Tip: Always pronounce both syllables clearly; the full form is "CLI-mate", which is phonetically noted as ˈklaɪmət.
- Final "t" sound: Some people soften or omit the "t" in "climate", pronouncing it as "clima". This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Ensure to articulate the "t" sound clearly, as in the IPA /t/ in ˈklaɪmət.
- Regional variations: In some regions, "climate" may be pronounced differently, such as "clam-it". This is not standard. Tip: Stick to the standard pronunciation /ˈklaɪmət/ for clarity and to avoid confusion.