How to pronounce calcine
Say it like KAL-syne. Calcine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- syne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calcine 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.
- syneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of calcine
American and British speakers say calcine in essentially the same way: /ˈkælˌsaɪn/ in the US and /ˈkælsaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-syne.
What does calcine mean?
- To heat (a substance) without melting in order to drive off water, etc., and to oxidize or reduce it; specifically, to decompose (carbonates) into oxides, and, especially, to heat (limestone) to form quicklime.
- To heat (something) to dry and sterilize it.
- To purify or refine (something).
- Something calcined; also, material left over after burning or roasting.
Where does calcine come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Questions about saying calcine
How do you pronounce calcine?
Say KAL-syne. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælˌsaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkælsaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calcine?
Calcine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · syne.
Do Americans and Brits say calcine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælˌsaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈkælsaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.