How to pronounce calculi
Say it like KAL-kyuh-ly. Calculi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- kyuh
- ly
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calculi 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of calculi
American and British speakers say calculi in essentially the same way: /ˈkælkjəˌlaɪ/ in the US and /ˈkælkjəˌlaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-kyuh-ly.
What does calculi mean?
- plural of calculus How to pronounce calculus
Questions about saying calculi
How do you pronounce calculi?
Say KAL-kyuh-ly. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælkjəˌlaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkælkjəˌlaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calculi?
Calculi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · kyuh · ly.
Do Americans and Brits say calculi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælkjəˌlaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈkælkjəˌlaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.