How to Pronounce "acclimate"
word
ˈækɫəˌmeɪt
AK-luh-mayt
ɐklˈaɪmət
uh-KLY-muht
Definition
To gradually become used to a new environment, situation, or climate.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈækɫəˌmeɪt
British English
ɐklˈaɪmət
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AK-luh-mayt
UK
uh-KLY-muht
Listen in Context
It takes time to acclimate to a new city.
The plants will slowly acclimate to the cold weather.
After moving, the children had to acclimate to a new school.
You'll need a few days to acclimate to the altitude here.