How to pronounce calibration
Say it like kal-uh-BRAY-shun. Calibration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BRAY).
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- kal
- uh
- BRAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calibration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calibration
American and British speakers say calibration in essentially the same way: /ˌkæləˈbreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkælɪˈbreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-ih-BRAY-shun.
What does calibration mean?
- The act of calibrating something.“The thermostat needs calibration.”
Where does calibration come from?
From calibrate + -ion.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- standardization
- standardisation
Words that rhyme with calibration
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calibration.
Questions about saying calibration
How do you pronounce calibration?
Say kal-uh-BRAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæləˈbreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkælɪˈbreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calibration?
Calibration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BRAY). Broken into parts: kal · uh · BRAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say calibration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkæləˈbreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkælɪˈbreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.