Callisto
nounHow to pronounce Callisto:
Definition of Callisto:
- Callisto (noun):
- a nymph loved by zeus, changed into a she-bear by hera, and subsequently changed into the great bear constellation
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The variation in syllable count for the same word between British and American English accents, such as 'secretary', reflects differences in pronunciation standards.
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