How to pronounce calefaction
Say it like kal-ih-FAK-shun. Calefaction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAK).
- kal
- ih
- FAK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calefaction 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calefaction
American and British speakers say calefaction in essentially the same way: /ˌkælɪˈfækʃən/ in the US and /ˌkælɪˈfækʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-ih-FAK-shun.
What does calefaction mean?
- The act of warming or heating.
- The state or condition of being heated.
Where does calefaction come from?
Borrowed from Latin calefactiō, calefactiōnem.
Words that rhyme with calefaction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calefaction.
- reaction
- interaction
- transaction
- satisfaction
- attraction
- fraction
- extraction
- distraction
- traction
- contraction
Questions about saying calefaction
How do you pronounce calefaction?
Say kal-ih-FAK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkælɪˈfækʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkælɪˈfækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calefaction?
Calefaction has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAK). Broken into parts: kal · ih · FAK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say calefaction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkælɪˈfækʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkælɪˈfækʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.