How to pronounce calories
Say it like KAL-uh-reez. Calories has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- uh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calories pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of calories
American and British speakers say calories in essentially the same way: /ˈkæləriz/ in the US and /ˈkæləriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-uh-reez.
What does calories mean?
- plural of calorie How to pronounce calorie
- plural of calory
Questions about saying calories
How do you pronounce calories?
Say KAL-uh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæləriz/. In British English it is /ˈkæləriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calories?
Calories has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · uh · reez.
Do Americans and Brits say calories the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæləriz/ and the British form is /ˈkæləriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.