How to Pronounce "climaxes"
word
ˈkɫaɪmæksɪz/, /ˈkɫɪmæksɪz
KLY-mak-siz
klˈaɪmæksɪz
kly-MAK-siz
Definition
The most exciting or important parts of something, such as a story, event, or experience; the moments when the action or emotion is at its highest point.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫaɪmæksɪz/, /ˈkɫɪmæksɪz
British English
klˈaɪmæksɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLY-mak-siz
UK
kly-MAK-siz
Listen in Context
The story reaches its climaxes in the final chapters.
There are several climaxes in the movie that keep viewers interested.
Books often have unexpected climaxes.
Honestly, those two climaxes in the play totally surprised me.