How to pronounce calkin
Say it like KAL-kin. Calkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calkin 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.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of calkin
American and British speakers say calkin in essentially the same way: /ˈkælkɪn/ in the US and /ˈkælkɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-kin.
What does calkin mean?
- A calk (on a horseshoe).
Questions about saying calkin
How do you pronounce calkin?
Say KAL-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælkɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkælkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calkin?
Calkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · kin.
Do Americans and Brits say calkin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælkɪn/ and the British form is /ˈkælkɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.