How to Pronounce Calcaneus

To pronounce "calcaneus", say CALC-an-eus — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

CALC-an-eus

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💡 Tip for remembering “calcaneus”

"calcaneus" has 3 syllables: calc-an-eus.

What does calcaneus mean?

noun

  1. The large bone making up the heel of the human foot, the heel bone.

Synonyms

heel boneheelbone

Related words

heelbonetendocalcaneouscalcaneumcuboidcoronary

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How many syllables are in "calcaneus"?▾

"Calcaneus" has 3 syllables: calc · an · eus.

What does "calcaneus" mean?▾

Calcaneus: The large bone making up the heel of the human foot, the heel bone.

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