How to pronounce calisthenics
Say it like kal-us-THEN-iks. Calisthenics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEN).
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- kal
- us
- THEN
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calisthenics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of calisthenics
American and British speakers say calisthenics in essentially the same way: /ˌkæləsˈθɛnɪks/ in the US and /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-is-THEN-iks.
What does calisthenics mean?
- Physical exercises with the participation of a multitude of muscles and often minimal equipment (thus, usually bodyweight exercises); strength training aspects and cardio aspects are both involved, and stamina is often a focus.
- A system of such exercises.
Words that rhyme with calisthenics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calisthenics.
Questions about saying calisthenics
How do you pronounce calisthenics?
Say kal-us-THEN-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæləsˈθɛnɪks/. In British English it is /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calisthenics?
Calisthenics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEN). Broken into parts: kal · us · THEN · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say calisthenics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkæləsˈθɛnɪks/ and the British form is /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.