How to pronounce calyculus
Say it like kuh-LIK-yuh-lus. Calyculus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIK).
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- kuh
- LIK
- yuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calyculus 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.
- LIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calyculus
American and British speakers say calyculus in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɪkjələs/ in the US and /kəˈlɪkjələs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LIK-yuh-lus.
What does calyculus mean?
- Any cup-shaped structure.
- A group of bracts resembling an outer calyx.
Where does calyculus come from?
From Latin calyculus (“small flower bud, calyx”), diminutive of calyx.
Words that rhyme with calyculus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calyculus.
Questions about saying calyculus
How do you pronounce calyculus?
Say kuh-LIK-yuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɪkjələs/. In British English it is /kəˈlɪkjələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calyculus?
Calyculus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIK). Broken into parts: kuh · LIK · yuh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say calyculus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɪkjələs/ and the British form is /kəˈlɪkjələs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.