How to pronounce kaleidoscopic
Say it like kuh-ly-duh-SKAH-pik. Kaleidoscopic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SKAH).
- kuh
- ly
- duh
- SKAH
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kaleidoscopic 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kaleidoscopic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kuh-ly-duh-SKOP-ik.
What does kaleidoscopic mean?
- Of, relating to, or produced by a kaleidoscope.
- Brightly coloured and continuously changing in pattern, as if in a kaleidoscope.
Where does kaleidoscopic come from?
From kaleidoscope + -ic.
Words that rhyme with kaleidoscopic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kaleidoscopic.
Questions about saying kaleidoscopic
How do you pronounce kaleidoscopic?
Say kuh-ly-duh-SKAH-pik. The American pronunciation is /kəˌlaɪdəˈskɑpɪk/. In British English it is /kəˌlaɪdəˈskɒpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kaleidoscopic?
Kaleidoscopic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SKAH). Broken into parts: kuh · ly · duh · SKAH · pik.
Is kaleidoscopic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kəˌlaɪdəˈskɒpɪk/ (kuh-ly-duh-SKOP-ik).