How to pronounce calipee
Say it like KAL-ih-pee. Calipee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- ih
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calipee 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of calipee
American and British speakers say calipee in essentially the same way: /ˈkælɪpi/ in the US and /ˈkælɪpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-ih-pee.
What does calipee mean?
- A food of the yellowish material found inside the lower half of a turtle's carapace (shell).
Questions about saying calipee
How do you pronounce calipee?
Say KAL-ih-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælɪpi/. In British English it is /ˈkælɪpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calipee?
Calipee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · ih · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say calipee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælɪpi/ and the British form is /ˈkælɪpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.