How to pronounce callipygian
Say it like kal-uh-PIJ-ee-un. Callipygian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIJ).
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- kal
- uh
- PIJ
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Callipygian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of callipygian
American and British speakers say callipygian in essentially the same way: /ˌkæləˈpɪdʒiən/ in the US and /ˌkæləˈpɪdʒiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-uh-PIJ-ee-un.
What does callipygian mean?
- Having beautifully shaped buttocks.
- Specifically, describing a statue (often of a goddess such as Aphrodite) in a pose that shows off the figure's shapely buttocks.
Questions about saying callipygian
How do you pronounce callipygian?
Say kal-uh-PIJ-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæləˈpɪdʒiən/. In British English it is /ˌkæləˈpɪdʒiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in callipygian?
Callipygian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIJ). Broken into parts: kal · uh · PIJ · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say callipygian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkæləˈpɪdʒiən/ and the British form is /ˌkæləˈpɪdʒiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.