How to pronounce Calabria
Say it like kuh-LAB-ree-uh. Calabria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAB).
- kuh
- LAB
- ree
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calabria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Calabria
American and British speakers say Calabria in essentially the same way: /kəˈlæbriə/ in the US and /kəˈleɪbriːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LAY-bree-uh.
What does Calabria mean?
- A peninsula and administrative region of southern Italy.
Questions about saying Calabria
How do you pronounce Calabria?
Say kuh-LAB-ree-uh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlæbriə/. In British English it is /kəˈleɪbriːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Calabria?
Calabria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAB). Broken into parts: kuh · LAB · ree · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Calabria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlæbriə/ and the British form is /kəˈleɪbriːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.