How to pronounce recalibration
Say it like ree-kal-ih-BRAY-shun. Recalibration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BRAY).
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- ree
- kal
- ih
- BRAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recalibration 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.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recalibration
American and British speakers say recalibration in essentially the same way: /ˌriˌkælɪˈbreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌriːˌkælɪˈbreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-kal-ih-BRAY-shun.
What does recalibration mean?
- A second, subsequent, or corrected calibration.
Where does recalibration come from?
From re- + calibration.
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Words that rhyme with recalibration
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Questions about saying recalibration
How do you pronounce recalibration?
Say ree-kal-ih-BRAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˌkælɪˈbreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːˌkælɪˈbreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recalibration?
Recalibration has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BRAY). Broken into parts: ree · kal · ih · BRAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say recalibration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriˌkælɪˈbreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌriːˌkælɪˈbreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.