How to Pronounce "calories"
word
/ˈkæɫɝiz/
KAL-uh-reez
/kˈæləɹˌiz/
KAL-uh-reez
Definition
A calorie is a unit used to measure the energy you get from food and drink. People often talk about calories when discussing diet and nutrition.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkæɫɝiz/
British English
/kˈæləɹˌiz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAL-uh-reez
UK
KAL-uh-reez
Listen in Context
This apple has 80 calories.
You burn calories when you walk or run.
Some drinks have a lot of calories.
I'm trying to eat fewer calories this week.