How to pronounce calliferous
Say it like kuh-LIF-uh-rus. Calliferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIF).
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- kuh
- LIF
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calliferous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calliferous
American and British speakers say calliferous in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɪfərəs/ in the US and /kəˈlɪfərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LIF-uh-rus.
What does calliferous mean?
- Bearing or producing calluses.
Where does calliferous come from?
Borrowed from New Latin callifer, equivalent to callus + -i- + -ferous.
Words that rhyme with calliferous
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Questions about saying calliferous
How do you pronounce calliferous?
Say kuh-LIF-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɪfərəs/. In British English it is /kəˈlɪfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calliferous?
Calliferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIF). Broken into parts: kuh · LIF · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say calliferous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɪfərəs/ and the British form is /kəˈlɪfərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.