How to pronounce calvous
Say it like KAL-vus. Calvous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- vus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calvous 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.
- vusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calvous
American and British speakers say calvous in essentially the same way: /ˈkælvəs/ in the US and /ˈkælvəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-vus.
What does calvous mean?
- Lacking most or all of one's hair; bald, hairless.
- Lacking bristles or pappuses.
Where does calvous come from?
Borrowed from Latin calvus (“bald, hairless”) (of unclear origin, perhaps from Proto-Indo-European *kl̥h₂wós or *kalw- (“bald; naked”), from a root *kl̥H- + *-wós (suffix forming adjectives from verb stems)) + -ous (suffix forming adjective
Questions about saying calvous
How do you pronounce calvous?
Say KAL-vus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælvəs/. In British English it is /ˈkælvəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calvous?
Calvous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · vus.
Do Americans and Brits say calvous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælvəs/ and the British form is /ˈkælvəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.