How to pronounce recalculate
Say it like ree-KAL-kyuh-layt. Recalculate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAL).
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- ree
- KAL
- kyuh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recalculate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of recalculate
American and British speakers say recalculate in essentially the same way: /riˈkælkjəˌleɪt/ in the US and /riˈkælkjəˌleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-KAL-kyuh-layt.
What does recalculate mean?
- To calculate again.
Where does recalculate come from?
From re- + calculate.
Questions about saying recalculate
How do you pronounce recalculate?
Say ree-KAL-kyuh-layt. The American pronunciation is /riˈkælkjəˌleɪt/. In British English it is /riˈkælkjəˌleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recalculate?
Recalculate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAL). Broken into parts: ree · KAL · kyuh · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say recalculate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈkælkjəˌleɪt/ and the British form is /riˈkælkjəˌleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.