How to Pronounce Calorie

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

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/ˈkæləɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “calorie”

"calorie" has 3 syllables: cal-or-ie. It rhymes with gallery and salary, if that helps it stick.

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

What does calorie mean?

noun

(nutrition) Kilogram calorie or large calorie. A unit of energy 1000 times larger than the gram calorie. It is equivalent to the gram kilocalorie, approximately 4.2 kilojoules.
The gram calorie or small calorie, a non-SI unit of energy, equivalent to approximately 4.2 joules. This unit was widely used in chemistry and physics, being the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 °C.

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Words that rhyme with calorie

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gallery salary callery mallery mallory valerie valery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "calorie"?▾

"Calorie" has 3 syllables: cal · or · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "calorie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "calorie" is /ˈkæləɹi/.

What does "calorie" mean?▾

Calorie: (nutrition) Kilogram calorie or large calorie. A unit of energy 1000 times larger than the gram calorie. It is equivalent to the gram kilocalorie, approximately 4.2 kilojoules.

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