How to Pronounce "calibre"
word
ˈkæl.ɪ.bə(ɹ)
KAL-uh-ber
kˈælɪbɐ
KAL-uh-buh
Definition
The internal diameter of a gun barrel or a measurement of the size of bullets; also used figuratively to describe the quality or ability of a person or thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæl.ɪ.bə(ɹ)
British English
kˈælɪbɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAL-uh-ber
UK
KAL-uh-buh
Listen in Context
The rifle uses bullets of a small calibre.
This team has players of the highest calibre.
She is a doctor of great calibre.
It's rare to find an engineer of his calibre.