How to pronounce calcific
Say it like kal-SIF-ik. Calcific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIF).
- kal
- SIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calcific 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of calcific
American and British speakers say calcific in essentially the same way: /kælˈsɪfɪk/ in the US and /kælˈsɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-SIF-ik.
What does calcific mean?
- Of or pertaining to calcification
- Of or pertaining to the formation of eggshells in birds and reptiles
Where does calcific come from?
From calcify + -ic.
Words that rhyme with calcific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calcific.
Questions about saying calcific
How do you pronounce calcific?
Say kal-SIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /kælˈsɪfɪk/. In British English it is /kælˈsɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calcific?
Calcific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIF). Broken into parts: kal · SIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say calcific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kælˈsɪfɪk/ and the British form is /kælˈsɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.