How to pronounce calisthenic
Say it like kal-us-THEN-ik. Calisthenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEN).
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- kal
- us
- THEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calisthenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of calisthenic
American and British speakers say calisthenic in essentially the same way: /ˌkæləsˈθɛnɪk/ in the US and /ˌkæləsˈθɛnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-us-THEN-ik.
What does calisthenic mean?
- Of, or relating to calisthenics.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with calisthenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calisthenic.
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Questions about saying calisthenic
How do you pronounce calisthenic?
Say kal-us-THEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæləsˈθɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkæləsˈθɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calisthenic?
Calisthenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEN). Broken into parts: kal · us · THEN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say calisthenic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkæləsˈθɛnɪk/ and the British form is /ˌkæləsˈθɛnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.