How to pronounce calypsos
Say it like kuh-LIP-sohz. Calypsos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce calypsos. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- kuh
- LIP
- sohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calypsos 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.
- LIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of calypsos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-LIP-sohz.
What does calypsos mean?
- plural of calypso How to pronounce calypso
- third-person singular simple present indicative of calypso How to pronounce calypso
Questions about saying calypsos
How do you pronounce calypsos?
Say kuh-LIP-sohz. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɪpˌsoʊz/. In British English it is /kəˈlɪpˌsəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calypsos?
Calypsos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIP). Broken into parts: kuh · LIP · sohz.
Is calypsos 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 /kəˈlɪpˌsəʊz/ (kuh-LIP-sohz).