How to Pronounce "calico"
word
ˈkæɫəˌkoʊ
KAL-uh-koh
kˈælɪkˌəʊ
KAL-ih-koh
Definition
'Calico' refers to a type of cotton fabric printed with colorful patterns, and also to a cat with a coat that is mostly white with patches of two other colors (usually orange and black).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæɫəˌkoʊ
British English
kˈælɪkˌəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAL-uh-koh
UK
KAL-ih-koh
Listen in Context
The dress is made of calico.
My neighbor has a calico cat.
She bought some calico for her art project.
Their new kitten is a playful little calico.