How to pronounce Calgary
Say it like KAL-guh-ree. Calgary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- guh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calgary 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Calgary
American and British speakers say Calgary in essentially the same way: /ˈkælɡəri/ in the US and /ˈkælɡəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-guh-ree.
What does Calgary mean?
- The largest city in Alberta, Canada.
Where does Calgary come from?
From Scottish Gaelic cala (“harbor”) + ghearraidh, genitive of gearraidh (“pasture”) (compare Old Norse garðr (“courtyard, enclosed space”)).
Questions about saying Calgary
How do you pronounce Calgary?
Say KAL-guh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælɡəri/. In British English it is /ˈkælɡəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Calgary?
Calgary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · guh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say Calgary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælɡəri/ and the British form is /ˈkælɡəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.