To pronounce "calculated", say CALC-ul-at-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
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"calculated" has 4 syllables: calc-ul-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places.”
adjective
“The calculated total appeared to be wrong.”
“We made a calculated decision not to visit them on the first day, in case we seemed too eager.”
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"Calculated" has 4 syllables: calc · ul · at · ed.
The IPA transcription of "calculated" is /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/.
Calculated: To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.
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