How to Pronounce Calculator

To pronounce "calculator", say CALC-ul-at-or — 4 syllables, IPA /kæl.kjə.leɪ.təɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/kæl.kjə.leɪ.təɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “calculator”

"calculator" has 4 syllables: calc-ul-at-or. It rhymes with perpetrator and collaborator, if that helps it stick.

What does calculator mean?

noun

  1. A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations.
  2. A person who performs mathematical calculation

Synonyms

electronic calculatorpocket calculatorready reckonertableadding machinecomputerplotterschemer

Words that rhyme with calculator

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perpetratorcollaboratoroperatorfetorindicatorarbitratorcuratordictatoractivatorinnovatorinstigatormater

Related words

computerfigurerreckonerestimatorcomputingspreadsheetcomputationcalculating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "calculator"?▾

"Calculator" has 4 syllables: calc · ul · at · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "calculator"?▾

The IPA transcription of "calculator" is /kæl.kjə.leɪ.təɹ/.

What does "calculator" mean?▾

Calculator: A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations.

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