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Syllables

The word 'calida' has 3 syllables.
-ˈli-


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Calida'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Calida' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#1: /k/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
LipsThe lips position to adjust the sound that comes next.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#2: /ɑ/
TongueThe tongue is flat and low in the mouth. The tongue is in the center of the mouth. The tip of the tongue touches the back of the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips remain relaxed in a neutral position.
JawThe jaw drops, opening the mouth as wide as possible.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /l/
TongueThe tongue is against the back of the upper teeth.
AirThe air flows around the sides of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /i/
TongueThe tongue is tense and rises high. Then it moves to the front of the mouth. The tip of the tongue is low and behind the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips are tense and wide.
JawThe jaw drops, opening the mouth a little.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /d/
TongueThe tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'calida'

Calida danced gleefully under the disco ball, her moves lighting up the room with laughter.

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Calida's cat caught a cold when she climbed atop the cold calliope. Curled up in a calico quilt, Calida cried, "Come, cosy kitty, come cuddle close!"

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