How do you pronounce "calorie"?

In American English: /ˈkælɔˌriː/ (KAL-aw-ree). In British English: /kˈaləɹi/ (K-al). In Canadian English: /ˈkælɔˌriː/ (KAL-aw-ree). In Australian English: /kˈaləɹi/ (K-al).

Is "calorie" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkælɔˌriː/ (KAL-aw-ree), while in British English it's /kˈaləɹi/ (K-al).

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calorie

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/ˈkælɔˌriː/

KAL-aw-ree

Syllable Breakdown

kælca·ɔlo·riːrie

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