Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

calc

/kalk/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.90 in modern English

Syllables: calc
IPA: /kalk/

8

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Abbreviation of calculus.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Abbreviation of calculator.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Abbreviation of calculation.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

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Regional Pronunciation

British English: /kalk/

Usage

Inflected Forms

calcs (plural)

Phrases

calc-clinobronzite calc-silicate gneiss calc-sinter calc-tufa

Frequently Paired Words

calc-clinobronzite calc-silicate gneiss calc-sinter calc-tufa

Homonyms

calque

Rhymes With

talc caulk calk calque

Questions

How do you pronounce calc?: The recorded pronunciation is /kalk/.
What does calc mean?: Abbreviation of calculus.

How to pronounce calc

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