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How to pronounce climb
/klaɪm/ British English
KLYM
1 beat (syllable).
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
KLIMB
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KLYM
My tip
The b is silent, and the i sounds like eye: KLYM.
In a sentence
Climb the rope ladder slowly.
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Questions
How do you pronounce climb?
In British English, climb is pronounced /klaɪm/. Say it like this: KLYM. The b is silent, and the i sounds like eye: KLYM.
How many syllables are in climb?
When you say it, climb has 1 syllable: KLYM.
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