How to pronounce calid
Say it like KAL-id. Calid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calid 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.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of calid
American and British speakers say calid in essentially the same way: /ˈkælɪd/ in the US and /ˈkælɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-id.
What does calid mean?
- Warm, hot.
Where does calid come from?
From Latin calidus (“hot”), from caleō (“to be warm or hot; glow”) + -idus, from Proto-Italic *kalēō, from Proto-Indo-European *ḱelh₁-.
Words that rhyme with calid
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calid.
Questions about saying calid
How do you pronounce calid?
Say KAL-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkælɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calid?
Calid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · id.
Do Americans and Brits say calid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkælɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.