How to pronounce calender
Say it like KAL-un-der. Calender 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
Calender 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 calender
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAL-un-duh.
What does calender mean?
- A machine, used for the purpose of giving cloth, paper etc., a smooth, even, and glossy or glazed surface, by cold or hot pressure, or for watering them and giving them a wavy appearance; it consists of two or more cylinders revolving nearly in contact, with the necessary apparatus for moving and re
- One who pursues the business of calendering.
- Alternative spelling of qalandar.
- To press between rollers for the purpose of making smooth and glossy, or wavy, as woolen and silk stuffs, linens, paper etc., as in a calender.
Words that rhyme with calender
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calender.
Words that sound like calender
Questions about saying calender
How do you pronounce calender?
Say KAL-un-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæləndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkæləndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calender?
Calender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · un · der.
Is calender 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 /ˈkæləndə/ (KAL-un-duh).
What words sound the same as calender?
Calender sounds the same as calendar in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.