How to pronounce calibrate
Say it like KAL-ih-brayt. Calibrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- ih
- brayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calibrate 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- braytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of calibrate
American and British speakers say calibrate in essentially the same way: /ˈkælɪbreɪt/ in the US and /ˈkælɪbreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-ih-brayt.
What does calibrate mean?
- To check or adjust by comparison with a standard.
- To mark the scale of a measuring instrument.
- To measure the caliber of a tube or gun.
Where does calibrate come from?
From caliber + -ate.
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Questions about saying calibrate
How do you pronounce calibrate?
Say KAL-ih-brayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælɪbreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkælɪbreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calibrate?
Calibrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · ih · brayt.
Do Americans and Brits say calibrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælɪbreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkælɪbreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.