How to pronounce calipash
Say it like KAL-ih-pash. Calipash has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- ih
- pash
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calipash 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pashKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of calipash
American and British speakers say calipash in essentially the same way: /ˈkælɪpæʃ/ in the US and /ˈkælɪpæʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-ih-pash.
What does calipash mean?
- The edible greenish material found underneath the upper half of a turtle's carapace (shell).
Where does calipash come from?
From French carapace, Spanish carapacho; further etymology uncertain.
Questions about saying calipash
How do you pronounce calipash?
Say KAL-ih-pash. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælɪpæʃ/. In British English it is /ˈkælɪpæʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calipash?
Calipash has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · ih · pash.
Do Americans and Brits say calipash the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælɪpæʃ/ and the British form is /ˈkælɪpæʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.