How to pronounce calculation
Say it like kal-kyuh-LAY-shun. Calculation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- kal
- kyuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calculation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calculation
American and British speakers say calculation in essentially the same way: /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-kyuu-LAY-shun.
What does calculation mean?
- the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
- problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
- planning something carefully and intentionally“it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting”
Where does calculation come from?
From Middle English calculation, borrowed from Latin calculatio, calculationis.
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Questions about saying calculation
How do you pronounce calculation?
Say kal-kyuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calculation?
Calculation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: kal · kyuh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say calculation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.