How to Pronounce "come to a climax"
expression
KUHM too uh KLY-maks
KUM too ay KLY-maks
Definition
When something, such as a story or event, reaches its most exciting or important moment. It can also mean reaching the highest point of development or intensity before ending or resolving.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫaɪˌmæks
British English
kˈʌm/ /tˈuː/ /æɪ/ /klˈaɪmæks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM too uh KLY-maks
UK
KUM too ay KLY-maks
Listen in Context
The movie comes to a climax when the hero faces the villain.
The festival came to a climax with a big fireworks show.
The match came to a climax in the last five minutes.
Everything came to a climax at the party when the lights suddenly went out.