How to pronounce calceiform
Say it like KAL-see-uh-form. Calceiform has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- see
- uh
- form
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calceiform pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- seeKeep 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.
- formKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of calceiform
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAL-see-ih-fawm.
What does calceiform mean?
- Shoe-shaped, shaped like a shoe.
Where does calceiform come from?
From Latin calceus (“calceus, footwear”) + English -form (“-shaped”) after the model of French calcéiforme.
Questions about saying calceiform
How do you pronounce calceiform?
Say KAL-see-uh-form. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælsiəfɔrm/. In British English it is /ˈkælsiːɪfɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calceiform?
Calceiform has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · see · uh · form.
Is calceiform pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkælsiːɪfɔːm/ (KAL-see-ih-fawm).