How to pronounce calorifier
Say it like kuh-LOH-rih-fay-er. Calorifier has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- kuh
- LOH
- rih
- fay
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calorifier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calorifier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-LOH-rih-fay-uh.
What does calorifier mean?
- An apparatus that generates hot water
Questions about saying calorifier
How do you pronounce calorifier?
Say kuh-LOH-rih-fay-er. The American pronunciation is /kəˈloʊrɪfæjər/. In British English it is /kəˈləʊrɪfæjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calorifier?
Calorifier has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: kuh · LOH · rih · fay · er.
Is calorifier 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 /kəˈləʊrɪfæjə/ (kuh-LOH-rih-fay-uh).