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