How to pronounce calyces
Say it like KAL-ih-sees. Calyces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- ih
- sees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calyces 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of calyces
American and British speakers say calyces in essentially the same way: /ˈkælɪsis/ in the US and /ˈkælɪsis/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-ih-sees.
What does calyces mean?
- plural of calyx How to pronounce calyx
Questions about saying calyces
How do you pronounce calyces?
Say KAL-ih-sees. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælɪsis/. In British English it is /ˈkælɪsis/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calyces?
Calyces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · ih · sees.
Do Americans and Brits say calyces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælɪsis/ and the British form is /ˈkælɪsis/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.