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How to pronounce calf
/kɑːf/ British English
KAHF
1 beat (syllable).
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
KALF
✓ Say
KAHF
My tip
The l is silent: KAHF. It rhymes with half.
In a sentence
A baby cow is called a calf.
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Questions
How do you pronounce calf?
In British English, calf is pronounced /kɑːf/. Say it like this: KAHF. The l is silent: KAHF. It rhymes with half.
How many syllables are in calf?
When you say it, calf has 1 syllable: KAHF.
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