How to pronounce calibrated
Say it like KAL-uh-bray-tud. Calibrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- uh
- bray
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calibrated 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- brayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calibrated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAL-uh-bray-tud.
What does calibrated mean?
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Questions about saying calibrated
How do you pronounce calibrated?
Say KAL-uh-bray-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæləˌbreɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈkæləˌbreɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calibrated?
Calibrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · uh · bray · tud.
Is calibrated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkæləˌbreɪtəd/ (KAL-uh-bray-tud).