How to pronounce calibre
Say it like KAL-uh-ber. Calibre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- uh
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calibre 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.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of calibre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAL-ih-buh.
What does calibre mean?
- Alternative form of caliber.
Words that rhyme with calibre
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Words that sound like calibre
Questions about saying calibre
How do you pronounce calibre?
Say KAL-uh-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæləbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkælɪbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calibre?
Calibre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · uh · ber.
Is calibre pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkælɪbə/ (KAL-ih-buh).
What words sound the same as calibre?
Calibre sounds the same as caliber in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.