How to pronounce calla
Say it like KAL-uh. Calla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calla 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calla
American and British speakers say calla in essentially the same way: /ˈkælə/ in the US and /ˈkælə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-uh.
What does calla mean?
- A marsh plant native to cooler areas throughout the northern hemisphere, Calla palustris, having pale green flowers in a white spathe.
- A calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica).
Words that rhyme with calla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calla.
Questions about saying calla
How do you pronounce calla?
Say KAL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælə/. In British English it is /ˈkælə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calla?
Calla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say calla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælə/ and the British form is /ˈkælə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.