How to pronounce callousness
Say it like KAL-uh-snus. Callousness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- uh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Callousness 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of callousness
American and British speakers say callousness in essentially the same way: /ˈkæləsnəs/ in the US and /ˈkæləsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-uh-snus.
What does callousness mean?
- The quality of being callous; emotional hardheartedness or indifference.“Fred was known for his callousness; local panhandlers had long since learned not to try their sob stories on him.”
- The quality of having calluses.
Where does callousness come from?
From callous + -ness.
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Questions about saying callousness
How do you pronounce callousness?
Say KAL-uh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæləsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈkæləsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in callousness?
Callousness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · uh · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say callousness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæləsnəs/ and the British form is /ˈkæləsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.