Thread: How to pronounce "Calibre"?
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Old 09-29-2016, 11:25 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by BrooksNYC View Post
Idly curious: Is there a correct way to pronounce "Calibre"?

Until recently, I hadn't given it much thought. I've always said "CA-lih-ber," as in the dictionary definition meaning "ability or distinction." (US spelling: "caliber").

But a few days ago I heard a Calibre user say "kuh-LEE-bruh," and when I asked her about that, she said that "libre" was a riff on the French or Spanish word for "free," with a secondary etymology meaning "book." Or so she'd assumed!

How do you guys say it?

How does Calibre Dad™ Kovid say it?
Have you viewed the demos (on the download site) where Kovid says?

"Welcome to Calibre"
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