How to Pronounce Calibres

To pronounce "calibres", say CAL-ibr-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

CAL-ibr-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “calibres”

"calibres" has 3 syllables: cal-ibr-es. It rhymes with calibers, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: calibers — easy to mix up when writing.

What does calibres 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 calibres

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "calibres"?▾

"Calibres" has 3 syllables: cal · ibr · es.

What does "calibres" mean?▾

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

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