How to pronounce calcify
Say it like KAL-sih-fy. Calcify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- sih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calcify 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of calcify
American and British speakers say calcify in essentially the same way: /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-sih-fy.
What does calcify mean?
- To make or become hard and stony by impregnating with calcium salts.“calcify tissue”
- To make or become rigid or inflexible; to ossify.
Where does calcify come from?
From French calcifier, or from English calcium + -ify.
Questions about saying calcify
How do you pronounce calcify?
Say KAL-sih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calcify?
Calcify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · sih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say calcify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.