How to pronounce caliper
Say it like KAL-ih-per. Caliper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- ih
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caliper 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of caliper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAL-ih-puh.
What does caliper mean?
- Alternative form of calipers, a device used to measure dimensions.
- The part of a disc brake that holds the brake pads.
- To use calipers to measure the size of.
Where does caliper come from?
Variant of caliber.
Questions about saying caliper
How do you pronounce caliper?
Say KAL-ih-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkælɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caliper?
Caliper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · ih · per.
Is caliper 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 /ˈkælɪpə/ (KAL-ih-puh).