How to pronounce calciferous
Say it like kal-SIF-uh-rus. Calciferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIF).
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- kal
- SIF
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calciferous 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.
- SIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calciferous
American and British speakers say calciferous in essentially the same way: /kælˈsɪfərəs/ in the US and /kælˈsɪfərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-SIF-uh-rus.
What does calciferous mean?
- Yielding or containing calcium, calcium carbonate or calcite.
Where does calciferous come from?
From calci- + -ferous.
Words that rhyme with calciferous
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Questions about saying calciferous
How do you pronounce calciferous?
Say kal-SIF-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /kælˈsɪfərəs/. In British English it is /kælˈsɪfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calciferous?
Calciferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIF). Broken into parts: kal · SIF · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say calciferous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kælˈsɪfərəs/ and the British form is /kælˈsɪfərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.