How to pronounce calibrations
Say it like kal-ih-BRAY-shuh-unz. Calibrations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BRAY).
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- kal
- ih
- BRAY
- shuh
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calibrations 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calibrations
American and British speakers say calibrations in essentially the same way: /ˌkælɪˈbreɪʃəənz/ in the US and /ˌkælɪˈbreɪʃəənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-ih-BRAY-shuh-unz.
What does calibrations mean?
- plural of calibration How to pronounce calibration
Questions about saying calibrations
How do you pronounce calibrations?
Say kal-ih-BRAY-shuh-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkælɪˈbreɪʃəənz/. In British English it is /ˌkælɪˈbreɪʃəənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calibrations?
Calibrations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BRAY). Broken into parts: kal · ih · BRAY · shuh · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say calibrations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkælɪˈbreɪʃəənz/ and the British form is /ˌkælɪˈbreɪʃəənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.