How to pronounce calcarious
Say it like kal-KER-ee-us. Calcarious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER).
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US American/kælˈkɛriəs/kal-KER-ee-us
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- kal
- KER
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calcarious 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.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does calcarious mean?
adjective
- having calcium carbonate; chalky
Words that rhyme with calcarious
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Words that sound like calcarious
Questions about saying calcarious
How do you pronounce calcarious?
Say kal-KER-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /kælˈkɛriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calcarious?
Calcarious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER). Broken into parts: kal · KER · ee · us.
What words sound the same as calcarious?
Calcarious sounds the same as calcareous in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.