How to pronounce callipygous
Say it like kal-ih-PIJ-us. Callipygous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIJ).
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- kal
- ih
- PIJ
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Callipygous 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of callipygous
American and British speakers say callipygous in essentially the same way: /ˌkælɪˈpɪdʒəs/ in the US and /kælɪˈpɪdʒəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-ih-PIJ-us.
What does callipygous mean?
- Synonym of callipygian.
Words that rhyme with callipygous
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Questions about saying callipygous
How do you pronounce callipygous?
Say kal-ih-PIJ-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌkælɪˈpɪdʒəs/. In British English it is /kælɪˈpɪdʒəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in callipygous?
Callipygous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIJ). Broken into parts: kal · ih · PIJ · us.
Do Americans and Brits say callipygous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkælɪˈpɪdʒəs/ and the British form is /kælɪˈpɪdʒəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.