How to Pronounce "culminate in"
expression
ˈkəɫmɪˌneɪt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
KUHL-mih-nayt IN
kˈʌlmɪnˌeɪt/ /ˈɪn
KUL-mih-nayt IN
Definition
To reach the highest point or final result in a process, often after a series of events. Usually introduces what everything leads up to.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəɫmɪˌneɪt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
kˈʌlmɪnˌeɪt/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHL-mih-nayt IN
UK
KUL-mih-nayt IN
Listen in Context
The festival will culminate in a fireworks show.
Years of hard work finally culminated in her promotion.
The negotiations culminated in an agreement.
All their efforts over the months culminated in a stunning victory.