How do you pronounce "calories"?

In American English: /ˈkælɔˌriːz/ (KAL-aw-reez). In British English: /kˈæləɹiz/ (K-al-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈkælɔˌriːz/ (KAL-aw-reez). In Australian English: /kˈaləɹiz/ (K-al).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkælɔˌriːz/ (KAL-aw-reez), while in British English it's /kˈæləɹiz/ (K-al-uhr).

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calories

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/ˈkælɔˌriːz/

KAL-aw-reez

Syllable Breakdown

kælca·ɔlo·riːzries

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