How to pronounce calorific
Say it like kal-uh-RIF-ik. Calorific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIF).
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- kal
- uh
- RIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calorific 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.
- RIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of calorific
American and British speakers say calorific in essentially the same way: /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/ in the US and /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-uh-RIF-ik.
What does calorific mean?
- Relating to calories.
- Relating to or producing heat or other energy.
- High in calories and thus likely fattening.
Where does calorific come from?
From French calorifique or Latin calorificus, from calor + -i- + -ficus.
Words that rhyme with calorific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calorific.
Questions about saying calorific
How do you pronounce calorific?
Say kal-uh-RIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calorific?
Calorific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIF). Broken into parts: kal · uh · RIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say calorific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/ and the British form is /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.