How to pronounce calcaneal
Say it like kal-KAY-nee-ul. Calcaneal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- kal
- KAY
- nee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calcaneal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calcaneal
American and British speakers say calcaneal in essentially the same way: /kælˈkeɪniəl/ in the US and /kælˈkeɪniəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-KAY-nee-ul.
What does calcaneal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the calcaneus (heel bone).
Where does calcaneal come from?
From calcaneus + -al.
Words that rhyme with calcaneal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calcaneal.
Questions about saying calcaneal
How do you pronounce calcaneal?
Say kal-KAY-nee-ul. The American pronunciation is /kælˈkeɪniəl/. In British English it is /kælˈkeɪniəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calcaneal?
Calcaneal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: kal · KAY · nee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say calcaneal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kælˈkeɪniəl/ and the British form is /kælˈkeɪniəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.