How to pronounce calfskin
Say it like KAF-skin. Calfskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAF).
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US American/ˈkæfˌskɪn/KAF-skin
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- KAF
- skin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calfskin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- skinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does calfskin mean?
noun
- A fine leather made from the hide of a calf.
Where does calfskin come from?
From calf + skin.
Questions about saying calfskin
How do you pronounce calfskin?
Say KAF-skin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæfˌskɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calfskin?
Calfskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAF). Broken into parts: KAF · skin.