How to pronounce Caledonia
Say it like kal-uh-DOH-nee-uh. Caledonia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH).
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- kal
- uh
- DOH
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caledonia 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Caledonia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kal-uh-DOH-nee-uh.
What does Caledonia mean?
- the geographical area (in Roman times) to the north of the Antonine Wall; now a poetic name for Scotland
Words that rhyme with Caledonia
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Questions about saying Caledonia
How do you pronounce Caledonia?
Say kal-uh-DOH-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæləˈdoʊniə/. In British English it is /ˌkæləˈdəʊniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Caledonia?
Caledonia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH). Broken into parts: kal · uh · DOH · nee · uh.
Is Caledonia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkæləˈdəʊniə/ (kal-uh-DOH-nee-uh).