How to Pronounce Calibre

To pronounce "calibre", say CAL-ibr-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkæl.ɪ.bə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈkæl.ɪ.bə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “calibre”

"calibre" has 3 syllables: cal-ibr-e. It rhymes with caliber and excalibur, if that helps it stick.

What does calibre mean?

noun

  1. Diameter of the bore of a firearm, typically measured between opposite lands.
  2. The diameter of round or cylindrical body, as of a bullet, a projectile, or a column.

Words that rhyme with calibre

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caliberexcalibur

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "calibre"?▾

"Calibre" has 3 syllables: cal · ibr · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "calibre"?▾

The IPA transcription of "calibre" is /ˈkæl.ɪ.bə(ɹ)/.

What does "calibre" mean?▾

Calibre: Diameter of the bore of a firearm, typically measured between opposite lands.

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