How to pronounce callus
Say it like KAL-us. Callus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Callus 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of callus
American and British speakers say callus in essentially the same way: /ˈkæləs/ in the US and /ˈkæləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-us.
What does callus mean?
- A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.
- The material of repair in fractures of bone; a substance exuded at the site of fracture, which is at first soft or cartilaginous in consistency, but is ultimately converted into true bone and unites the fragments into a single piece.
- The new formation over the end of a cutting, before it puts out rootlets.
- To form such hardened tissue.
Where does callus come from?
Borrowed from Latin callum (“hard skin”).
Words that rhyme with callus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of callus.
Words that sound like callus
Questions about saying callus
How do you pronounce callus?
Say KAL-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæləs/. In British English it is /ˈkæləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in callus?
Callus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · us.
Do Americans and Brits say callus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæləs/ and the British form is /ˈkæləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as callus?
Callus sounds the same as callous in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.