How to pronounce calcs
Say it like KALKS. Calcs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KALKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calcs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KALKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of calcs
American and British speakers say calcs in essentially the same way: /kælks/ in the US and /kælks/ in the UK.
British respelling: KALKS.
What does calcs mean?
- plural of calc
Questions about saying calcs
How do you pronounce calcs?
Say KALKS. The American pronunciation is /kælks/. In British English it is /kælks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calcs?
Calcs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KALKS.
Do Americans and Brits say calcs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kælks/ and the British form is /kælks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.