How to Pronounce "climactic"
word
kɫaɪˈmæktɪk
kly-MAK-tik
klaɪmˈæktɪk
kly-MAK-tik
Definition
Related to the most exciting, important, or intense part of a story, event, or situation; describing a climax.
IPA Transcription
American English
kɫaɪˈmæktɪk
British English
klaɪmˈæktɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kly-MAK-tik
UK
kly-MAK-tik
Listen in Context
The movie reached its climactic scene at the end.
The story builds up to a climactic battle.
The competition was most exciting during the climactic final round.
Everything in the novel leads up to that climactic twist.