How to pronounce calcification
Say it like kal-sih-fih-KAY-shun. Calcification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- kal
- sih
- fih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calcification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calcification
American and British speakers say calcification in essentially the same way: /ˌkælsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkælsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-sih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does calcification mean?
- The process of change into a stony or calcareous substance by the deposition of lime salt; normally, as in the formation of bone and of teeth; abnormally, as in the calcareous degeneration of tissue.
Where does calcification come from?
From calcify + -ation.
Words that rhyme with calcification
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Questions about saying calcification
How do you pronounce calcification?
Say kal-sih-fih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkælsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkælsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calcification?
Calcification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: kal · sih · fih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say calcification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkælsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkælsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.