How to pronounce calypsonian
Say it like kal-ip-SOH-nih-un. Calypsonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH).
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- kal
- ip
- SOH
- nih
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calypsonian 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.
- ipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calypsonian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kal-ip-SOH-nih-un.
What does calypsonian mean?
- A calypso musician.
Where does calypsonian come from?
From calypso + -n- + -ian.
Questions about saying calypsonian
How do you pronounce calypsonian?
Say kal-ip-SOH-nih-un. The American pronunciation is /kælɪpˈsoʊnɪən/. In British English it is /kælɪpˈsəʊnɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calypsonian?
Calypsonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH). Broken into parts: kal · ip · SOH · nih · un.
Is calypsonian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kælɪpˈsəʊnɪən/ (kal-ip-SOH-nih-un).