How to pronounce calendar
Say it like KAL-un-der. Calendar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- un
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calendar 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of calendar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAL-in-duh.
What does calendar mean?
- a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
- a list or register of events (appointments or social events or court cases etc)“I have you on my calendar for next Monday”
- a tabular array of the days (usually for one year)
- enter into a calendar
Where does calendar come from?
Displaced native Old English rīmbōc and ġerīmbōc.
Words that rhyme with calendar
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Words that sound like calendar
Questions about saying calendar
How do you pronounce calendar?
Say KAL-un-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæləndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkælɪndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calendar?
Calendar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · un · der.
Is calendar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkælɪndə/ (KAL-in-duh).
What words sound the same as calendar?
Calendar sounds the same as calender in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.