How to pronounce calcified
Say it like KAL-suh-fyde. Calcified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
- KAL
- suh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calcified 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of calcified
American and British speakers say calcified in essentially the same way: /ˈkælsəˌfaɪd/ in the US and /ˈkælsəˌfaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-suh-fyde.
What does calcified mean?
- Hardened from the deposit of calcium salts.
- Made unchanging or inflexible.
- simple past and past participle of calcify How to pronounce calcify
Questions about saying calcified
How do you pronounce calcified?
Say KAL-suh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælsəˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkælsəˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calcified?
Calcified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · suh · fyde.
Do Americans and Brits say calcified the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælsəˌfaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkælsəˌfaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.