How to pronounce calliopes
Say it like kuh-LY-uh-peez. Calliopes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- kuh
- LY
- uh
- peez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calliopes 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.
- peezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of calliopes
American and British speakers say calliopes in essentially the same way: /kəˈlaɪəˌpiz/ in the US and /kəˈlaɪəˌpiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LY-uh-peez.
What does calliopes mean?
- plural of calliope How to pronounce calliope
Questions about saying calliopes
How do you pronounce calliopes?
Say kuh-LY-uh-peez. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlaɪəˌpiz/. In British English it is /kəˈlaɪəˌpiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calliopes?
Calliopes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: kuh · LY · uh · peez.
Do Americans and Brits say calliopes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlaɪəˌpiz/ and the British form is /kəˈlaɪəˌpiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.