How to pronounce calliope
Say it like kuh-LY-uh-pee. Calliope has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- kuh
- LY
- uh
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calliope 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.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of calliope
American and British speakers say calliope in essentially the same way: /kəˈlaɪəˌpi/ in the US and /kəˈlaɪəˌpiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LY-uh-pee.
What does calliope mean?
- A musical organ, consisting of steam whistles played with a keyboard. Often used with merry-go-rounds.
Questions about saying calliope
How do you pronounce calliope?
Say kuh-LY-uh-pee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlaɪəˌpi/. In British English it is /kəˈlaɪəˌpiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calliope?
Calliope has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: kuh · LY · uh · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say calliope the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlaɪəˌpi/ and the British form is /kəˈlaɪəˌpiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.