How to Pronounce Calculus

To pronounce "calculus", say CALC-ul-us — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkæl.kjʊ.ləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkæl.kjʊ.ləs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “calculus”

"calculus" has 3 syllables: calc-ul-us. It rhymes with calculous, if that helps it stick.

What does calculus mean?

noun

  1. Calculation; computation.
  2. Any formal system in which symbolic expressions are manipulated according to fixed rules.

    “lambda calculus”

Synonyms

cipheringreckoninginfinitesimal calculusdental calculustartarstone

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Words that rhyme with calculus

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calculous

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "calculus"?▾

"Calculus" has 3 syllables: calc · ul · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "calculus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "calculus" is /ˈkæl.kjʊ.ləs/.

What does "calculus" mean?▾

Calculus: Calculation; computation.

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