How to pronounce calced
Say it like KALST. Calced is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KALST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calced pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KALSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of calced
American and British speakers say calced in essentially the same way: /kælst/ in the US and /kælst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KALST.
What does calced mean?
- Synonym of shod, wearing shoes, particularly (Christianity) religious orders that do not eschew normal footwear.
Where does calced come from?
A back-formation from discalced, with reference to Latin calceus (“calceus, footwear”).
Questions about saying calced
How do you pronounce calced?
Say KALST. The American pronunciation is /kælst/. In British English it is /kælst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calced?
Calced is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KALST.
Do Americans and Brits say calced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kælst/ and the British form is /kælst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.