How to pronounce called
Say it like KAWLD. Called is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- KAWLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Called pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of called
American and British speakers say called in essentially the same way: /kɔld/ in the US and /kɔːld/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAWLD.
What does called mean?
- simple past and past participle of call How to pronounce call“Her dog is called Lucky.”
- Having been called.“a called strike”
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Words that rhyme with called
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Questions about saying called
How do you pronounce called?
Say KAWLD. The American pronunciation is /kɔld/. In British English it is /kɔːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in called?
Called is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAWLD.
Do Americans and Brits say called the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɔld/ and the British form is /kɔːld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.