How to pronounce calx
Say it like KALKS. Calx is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KALKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KALKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of calx
American and British speakers say calx in essentially the same way: /kælks/ in the US and /kælks/ in the UK.
British respelling: KALKS.
What does calx mean?
- In the Eton College wall game, an area at the end of the field where a shy can be scored by lifting the ball against the wall with one's foot.
Where does calx come from?
From Latin calx (“lime”).
Questions about saying calx
How do you pronounce calx?
Say KALKS. The American pronunciation is /kælks/. In British English it is /kælks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calx?
Calx is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KALKS.
Do Americans and Brits say calx the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kælks/ and the British form is /kælks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.