How to pronounce calceus
Say it like kal-SAY-us. Calceus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- kal
- SAY
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calceus 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.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calceus
American and British speakers say calceus in essentially the same way: /kælˈseɪəs/ in the US and /kælˈseɪəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-SAY-us.
What does calceus mean?
- A kind of low leather Roman boot or hightop shoe.
Where does calceus come from?
From Latin calceus, substantive use of calx (“heel”) + -eus (“-y: forming adjectives”).
Words that rhyme with calceus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calceus.
Questions about saying calceus
How do you pronounce calceus?
Say kal-SAY-us. The American pronunciation is /kælˈseɪəs/. In British English it is /kælˈseɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calceus?
Calceus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: kal · SAY · us.
Do Americans and Brits say calceus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kælˈseɪəs/ and the British form is /kælˈseɪəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.