How to Pronounce Calaboose

To pronounce "calaboose", say CAL-ab-oos-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

CAL-ab-oos-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “calaboose”

"calaboose" has 4 syllables: cal-ab-oos-e.

What does calaboose mean?

noun

  1. A prison or jail/gaol.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "calaboose"?▾

"Calaboose" has 4 syllables: cal · ab · oos · e.

What does "calaboose" mean?▾

Calaboose: A prison or jail/gaol.

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