How to pronounce calliper
Say it like ka-LUH-per. Calliper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUH).
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- ka
- LUH
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calliper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calliper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ka-LUH-puh.
What does calliper mean?
- Alternative spelling of caliper.
- Alternative spelling of caliper.
Questions about saying calliper
How do you pronounce calliper?
Say ka-LUH-per. The American pronunciation is /kæˈləpər/. In British English it is /kæˈləpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calliper?
Calliper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUH). Broken into parts: ka · LUH · per.
Is calliper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kæˈləpə/ (ka-LUH-puh).