How to pronounce calvarial
Say it like kal-VER-ee-ul. Calvarial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VER).
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- kal
- VER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calvarial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- VERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calvarial
American and British speakers say calvarial in essentially the same way: /kælˈvɛriəl/ in the US and /kælˈvɛəriəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-VAIR-ee-ul.
What does calvarial mean?
- Of or pertaining to the calvaria.
Where does calvarial come from?
From calvaria + -al.
Words that rhyme with calvarial
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Questions about saying calvarial
How do you pronounce calvarial?
Say kal-VER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /kælˈvɛriəl/. In British English it is /kælˈvɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calvarial?
Calvarial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VER). Broken into parts: kal · VER · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say calvarial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kælˈvɛriəl/ and the British form is /kælˈvɛəriəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.