How to pronounce caldera
Say it like kal-DER-uh. Caldera has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DER).
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- kal
- DER
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caldera pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of caldera
American and British speakers say caldera in essentially the same way: /kælˈdɛrə/ in the US and /kælˈdɛərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-DAIR-ruh.
What does caldera mean?
- A large crater formed by collapse of the cone or edifice of a volcano.
Where does caldera come from?
Borrowed from Spanish caldera (“cauldron”), from Late Latin caldāria (“warm bath”), from Latin caldārium.
Words that rhyme with caldera
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caldera.
Questions about saying caldera
How do you pronounce caldera?
Say kal-DER-uh. The American pronunciation is /kælˈdɛrə/. In British English it is /kælˈdɛərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caldera?
Caldera has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DER). Broken into parts: kal · DER · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say caldera the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kælˈdɛrə/ and the British form is /kælˈdɛərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.