How to pronounce caliche
Say it like kuh-LEE-chee. Caliche has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- kuh
- LEE
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caliche pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of caliche
American and British speakers say caliche in essentially the same way: /kəˈlitʃi/ in the US and /kəˈliːtʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LEE-chee.
What does caliche mean?
- A crude form of sodium nitrate from South America; used as a fertilizer.
- A layer of hard clay subsoil or sedimentary rock; hardpan.
Where does caliche come from?
From Spanish caliche, from Latin calx (“pebble”); compare chalk.
Words that rhyme with caliche
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caliche.
Questions about saying caliche
How do you pronounce caliche?
Say kuh-LEE-chee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlitʃi/. In British English it is /kəˈliːtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caliche?
Caliche has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: kuh · LEE · chee.
Do Americans and Brits say caliche the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlitʃi/ and the British form is /kəˈliːtʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.