How to pronounce anticalcific
Say it like an-tee-kal-SIF-ik. Anticalcific has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SIF).
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- an
- tee
- kal
- SIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anticalcific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anticalcific
American and British speakers say anticalcific in essentially the same way: /ˌæntiˌkælˈsɪfɪk/ in the US and /ˌæntiˌkælˈsɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-tee-kal-SIF-ik.
What does anticalcific mean?
- That counters calcification
Where does anticalcific come from?
From anti- + calcific.
Words that rhyme with anticalcific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anticalcific.
Questions about saying anticalcific
How do you pronounce anticalcific?
Say an-tee-kal-SIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntiˌkælˈsɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæntiˌkælˈsɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anticalcific?
Anticalcific has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SIF). Broken into parts: an · tee · kal · SIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say anticalcific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæntiˌkælˈsɪfɪk/ and the British form is /ˌæntiˌkælˈsɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.