How to Pronounce "anticlimactic"
word
ˌæntikɫaɪˈmæktɪk
an-tee-kly-MAK-tik
ˌæn.ti.klaɪˈmæk.tɪk
an-tee-kly-MAK-tik
Definition
Describes something that fails to be as exciting or impressive as expected, especially after a big buildup.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæntikɫaɪˈmæktɪk
British English
ˌæn.ti.klaɪˈmæk.tɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an-tee-kly-MAK-tik
UK
an-tee-kly-MAK-tik
Listen in Context
The ending of the movie was anticlimactic.
His big speech turned out to be anticlimactic.
The fireworks show was a bit anticlimactic after all the hype.
Honestly, that final scene was so anticlimactic I almost laughed.