How to Pronounce Caliche

To pronounce "caliche", say CAL-ich-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈlitʃi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/kəˈlitʃi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “caliche”

"caliche" has 3 syllables: cal-ich-e. It rhymes with caleche and gralloch, if that helps it stick.

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

What does caliche mean?

noun

  1. A crude form of sodium nitrate from South America; used as a fertilizer.
  2. A layer of hard clay subsoil or sedimentary rock; hardpan.

Words that rhyme with caliche

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

calechegrallochgaloche

Related words

hardpannitrocalcitenitrochalknitratinecalcarinitecalciachalcanthitecalcarenite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "caliche"?▾

"Caliche" has 3 syllables: cal · ich · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "caliche"?▾

The IPA transcription of "caliche" is /kəˈlitʃi/.

What does "caliche" mean?▾

Caliche: A crude form of sodium nitrate from South America; used as a fertilizer.

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