How to pronounce Calcutta
Say it like kal-KUHT-uh. Calcutta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌkælˈkʌtə/kal-KUHT-uh
UK British/kælˈkʌtə/kal-KUHT-uh
- kal
- KUHT
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calcutta 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.
- KUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Calcutta
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kal-KUHT-uh.
What does Calcutta mean?
proper noun
- Former name of Kolkata: the capital and largest city of West Bengal, India.
- A form of auction in which people invest in a player's success
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with Calcutta
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Questions about saying Calcutta
How do you pronounce Calcutta?
Say kal-KUHT-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkælˈkʌtə/. In British English it is /kælˈkʌtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Calcutta?
Calcutta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHT). Broken into parts: kal · KUHT · uh.
Is Calcutta 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 /kælˈkʌtə/ (kal-KUHT-uh).