California

/ˌkælɪˈfɔːrniə/

nounCal · i · for · ni · a

Think: "CAL is FOR NIA"—CAL + i + FOR + ni + a spells California.

Yes, it's California. Watch the middle: it’s **-for-** (not **-fur-**) and ends with **-nia**.

Definition

  1. nounA state on the west coast of the United States, on the Pacific Ocean.

Examples

  • My aunt lives in California near the ocean.
  • We studied California on the map and found its capital, Sacramento.
  • California is known for its beaches, mountains, and national parks.

Synonyms

CAGolden StateState of CaliforniaCalif.

Translations

ES CaliforniaPT CalifórniaFR Californie

Common misspellings

CalaforniaCalifornaCaliforneaCalifroniaCaliforinaCalifoniaCalifórniaCaliforniya

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