How to pronounce calcaxonian
Say it like kal-kuk-SOH-nee-un. Calcaxonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH).
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- kal
- kuk
- SOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calcaxonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calcaxonian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kal-kuk-SOH-nee-un.
What does calcaxonian mean?
- Any coral of the suborder Calcaxonia
Questions about saying calcaxonian
How do you pronounce calcaxonian?
Say kal-kuk-SOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌkælkəkˈsoʊniən/. In British English it is /ˌkælkəkˈsəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calcaxonian?
Calcaxonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH). Broken into parts: kal · kuk · SOH · nee · un.
Is calcaxonian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkælkəkˈsəʊniən/ (kal-kuk-SOH-nee-un).