How to Pronounce Calico

To pronounce "calico", say CAL-ic-o — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkælɪkəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkælɪkəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “calico”

"calico" has 3 syllables: cal-ic-o. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does calico mean?

noun

  1. A kind of rough cloth made from unbleached and not fully processed cotton, often printed with a bright pattern.

adjective

  1. Having a pattern of red and contrasting areas, resembling the color of calico cloth.

    “The calico cat had distinctive red and dark markings.”

noun

  1. A tortoiseshell and white domestic cat.

Synonyms

tortoiseshellcalico

Words that rhyme with calico

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

blkblackcallicocalimancopercalinepercallescroydoncallipatty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "calico"?▾

"Calico" has 3 syllables: cal · ic · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "calico"?▾

The IPA transcription of "calico" is /ˈkælɪkəʊ/.

What does "calico" mean?▾

Calico: A kind of rough cloth made from unbleached and not fully processed cotton, often printed with a bright pattern.

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