How to pronounce calculate

Say it like this: /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

What does calculate mean?

verbTo determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

“Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places.”

To determine values or solutions by a mathematical process; reckon.

To plan; to expect; to think.

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