How do you pronounce "climax"?

In American English: /ˈklaɪˌmæks/ (KLEYE-maks). In British English: /klˈaɪmæks/ (KL-eyem). In Canadian English: /ˈklaɪˌmæks/ (KLEYE-maks). In Australian English: /klˈaɪmaks/ (KL).

Is "climax" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklaɪˌmæks/ (KLEYE-maks), while in British English it's /klˈaɪmæks/ (KL-eyem).

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climax

/ˈklaɪˌmæks/

KLEYE-maks

Syllable Breakdown

klaɪcli·mæksmax

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