How to Pronounce Calicos

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

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

CAL-ic-os

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💡 Tip for remembering “calicos”

"calicos" has 3 syllables: cal-ic-os. It rhymes with calicoes, if that helps it stick.

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

What does calicos mean?

noun

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

noun

  1. A tortoiseshell and white domestic cat.

Synonyms

calico

Words that rhyme with calicos

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

calicoes

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "calicos"?▾

"Calicos" has 3 syllables: cal · ic · os.

What does "calicos" mean?▾

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

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