To pronounce "calvary", say CALV-ary — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
calvary
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CALV-ary
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"calvary" has 2 syllables: calv-ary. It rhymes with calvery, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: calvery — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Calvary" has 2 syllables: calv · ary.
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