How to Pronounce Caloric

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

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/kəˈlɒɹɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “caloric”

"caloric" has 3 syllables: cal-or-ic. It rhymes with euphoric and historic, if that helps it stick.

What does caloric mean?

noun

  1. The hypothetical medium of heat.

adjective

  1. Relating to calories.

    “caloric intake”

  2. Containing calories.

    “Milk is a caloric beverage.”

adjective

  1. Relating to calories.
  2. Relating to or producing heat or other energy.

Synonyms

calorificcaloric

Antonyms

noncaloricfrigorific

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Words that rhyme with caloric

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euphorichistoricprehistoricchoricmeteoricdysphoricroricpsoricboricchloricthoricperchloric

Related words

thermalthermiccalorificcalorieheatintakeenergyheated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "caloric"?▾

"Caloric" has 3 syllables: cal · or · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "caloric"?▾

The IPA transcription of "caloric" is /kəˈlɒɹɪk/.

What does "caloric" mean?▾

Caloric: The hypothetical medium of heat.

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