To pronounce "calcitrant", say CALC-itr-ant — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CALC-itr-ant
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"calcitrant" has 3 syllables: calc-itr-ant. It rhymes with recalcitrant, if that helps it stick.
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"Calcitrant" has 3 syllables: calc · itr · ant.
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