How to Pronounce "culminate"
word
ˈkəɫmɪˌneɪt
KUHL-mi-nayt
kˈʌlmɪnˌeɪt
KUL-mi-nayt
Definition
To reach the highest or most important point, especially after a process or series of events.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəɫmɪˌneɪt
British English
kˈʌlmɪnˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHL-mi-nayt
UK
KUL-mi-nayt
Listen in Context
The year-long project will culminate in a final presentation.
The celebration will culminate with fireworks at midnight.
Their efforts finally culminated in success.
Years of research culminated in this groundbreaking discovery.