How to pronounce calculate

calculate

/ˈkælkjəleɪt/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/j/as in yes	Tongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/eɪ/as in day	Glide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

Calculate how much money we'll need next year.

How do you pronounce calculate?

Calculate is pronounced /ˈkælkjəleɪt/ in American English.

How many syllables are in calculate?

Calculate has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in calculate?

The first syllable: /ˈkælkjəleɪt/.