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