How to Pronounce "calliope"
word
kəˈɫaɪəˌpi
kuh-LY-uh-pee
kɐlˈaɪəpi
kuh-LY-uh-pee
Definition
A calliope is a musical instrument that produces loud, cheerful sounds using steam or compressed air, often associated with circuses or riverboats. It can also refer to Calliope, the Greek Muse of epic poetry.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈɫaɪəˌpi
British English
kɐlˈaɪəpi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-LY-uh-pee
UK
kuh-LY-uh-pee
Listen in Context
The circus used a calliope to play music during the parade.
A calliope has pipes that make loud sounds when air passes through them.
The old riverboat still has its original calliope.
You could hear the cheerful notes of the calliope from blocks away.