How to pronounce calculated
Say it like KAL-kyuh-lay-tid. Calculated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- kyuh
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calculated 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.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of calculated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAL-kyuu-lay-tid.
What does calculated mean?
- carefully thought out in advance“a calculated insult”“with measured irony”
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Questions about saying calculated
How do you pronounce calculated?
Say KAL-kyuh-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calculated?
Calculated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · kyuh · lay · tid.
Is calculated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪd/ (KAL-kyuu-lay-tid).