How to pronounce calotte
Say it like kuh-LAHT. Calotte has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/kəˈlɑt/kuh-LAHT
UK British/kəˈlɒt/kuh-LOT
- kuh
- LAHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calotte 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.
- LAHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of calotte
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kuh-LOT.
What does calotte mean?
noun
- A skullcap worn by Roman Catholic priests.
- A round cavity or depression, in the form of a cup or cap, lathed and plastered; used to diminish the rise or elevation of a moderate chapel, alcove, etc. which would otherwise be too high for other pieces of the apartment.
- The upper (superior) or lower (inferior) half of the globe of the eye.
Where does calotte come from?
Borrowed from French calotte.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with calotte
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Questions about saying calotte
How do you pronounce calotte?
Say kuh-LAHT. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɑt/. In British English it is /kəˈlɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calotte?
Calotte has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHT). Broken into parts: kuh · LAHT.
Is calotte pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kəˈlɒt/ (kuh-LOT).