How to pronounce calvaries
Say it like KAL-vuh-reez. Calvaries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- vuh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calvaries 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.
- vuhKeep 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 calvaries
American and British speakers say calvaries in essentially the same way: /ˈkælvəriz/ in the US and /ˈkælvəriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-vuh-reez.
What does calvaries mean?
- plural of calvary How to pronounce calvary
Questions about saying calvaries
How do you pronounce calvaries?
Say KAL-vuh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælvəriz/. In British English it is /ˈkælvəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calvaries?
Calvaries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · vuh · reez.
Do Americans and Brits say calvaries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælvəriz/ and the British form is /ˈkælvəriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.