How do you pronounce "callous"?

In American English: /ˈkæləs/ (KAL-uhs). In British English: /kˈaləs/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkæləs/ (KAL-uhs). In Australian English: /kˈaləs/ (K).

Is "callous" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæləs/ (KAL-uhs), while in British English it's /kˈaləs/ (K).

How to Pronounce "callous"

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callous

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/ˈkæləs/

KAL-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

kælcal·əslous

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