How to pronounce calcrete
Say it like KAL-kreet. Calcrete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- kreet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calcrete 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.
- kreetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of calcrete
American and British speakers say calcrete in essentially the same way: /ˈkælˌkrit/ in the US and /ˈkælkriːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-kreet.
What does calcrete mean?
- A sedimentary rock, a hardened deposit of calcium carbonate, capable of cementing together with other materials.
Where does calcrete come from?
Blend of calcium + concrete.
Questions about saying calcrete
How do you pronounce calcrete?
Say KAL-kreet. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælˌkrit/. In British English it is /ˈkælkriːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calcrete?
Calcrete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · kreet.
Do Americans and Brits say calcrete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælˌkrit/ and the British form is /ˈkælkriːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.