How to pronounce chaldo
Say it like KAL-doh. Chaldo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chaldo 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.
- dohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chaldo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAL-doh.
What does chaldo mean?
- A Chaldean.
Where does chaldo come from?
Clipping of Chaldean (“A member of the Chaldean Catholic Church”) + -o (diminutive suffix).
Questions about saying chaldo
How do you pronounce chaldo?
Say KAL-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælˌdoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkælˌdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chaldo?
Chaldo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · doh.
Is chaldo 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 /ˈkælˌdəʊ/ (KAL-doh).