How to pronounce calculators
Say it like KAL-kyuh-lay-terz. Calculators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- kyuh
- lay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calculators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of calculators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tuz.
What does calculators mean?
- plural of calculator How to pronounce calculator
Questions about saying calculators
How do you pronounce calculators?
Say KAL-kyuh-lay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælkjəˌleɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calculators?
Calculators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · kyuh · lay · terz.
Is calculators pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtəz/ (KAL-kyuu-lay-tuz).