How to Pronounce "calculate on"
expression
ˈkæɫkjəˌɫeɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
KAL-kyuh-layt AWN
kˈælkjʊlˌeɪt/ /ˈɒn
KAL-kyuh-layt ON
Definition
To depend on something or someone, or to expect something will happen and make plans assuming it will.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæɫkjəˌɫeɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
kˈælkjʊlˌeɪt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAL-kyuh-layt AWN
UK
KAL-kyuh-layt ON
Listen in Context
We can calculate on her support during the project.
You shouldn't calculate on arriving early if the traffic is bad.
They calculated on having good weather for the picnic.
Don't calculate on Mark showing up on time; he's always late.