How to pronounce callas
Say it like KAL-uz. Callas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Callas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of callas
American and British speakers say callas in essentially the same way: /ˈkæləz/ in the US and /ˈkæləz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-uz.
What does callas mean?
- plural of calla How to pronounce calla
Questions about saying callas
How do you pronounce callas?
Say KAL-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæləz/. In British English it is /ˈkæləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in callas?
Callas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say callas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæləz/ and the British form is /ˈkæləz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.