How to Pronounce "calais"
word
kəˈɫeɪ
kuh-LAY
ˈkæleɪ
KAL-ay
Definition
Calais is a city and major port in northern France, known for its ferry connections to England across the English Channel.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈɫeɪ
British English
ˈkæleɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-LAY
UK
KAL-ay
Listen in Context
The ferry to England leaves from Calais.
Calais is close to the United Kingdom.
Many tourists visit Calais every year.
We drove to Calais to catch the early morning ferry.