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How to pronounce:
callous
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkæləs
Examples:
One of the causes is callous indifferance, ignorance and plain stupidity.
The columella is callous and twisted.
He is alternately kind and callous.
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Common mistakes of callous pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ca-ˈlous". The correct stress is on the first syllable, "ˈkæl.əs". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first part, "call".
- Over-pronouncing the "a": A common mistake is over-emphasizing the "a" sound, making it sound like "kailous". The correct pronunciation is "ˈkæl.əs". Tip: Keep the "a" short, like in "cat".
- Ignoring the schwa: Some may pronounce the second syllable as "us" instead of the schwa sound "əs". The proper pronunciation is "ˈkæl.əs". Tip: Practice saying "callous" quickly to help with the schwa sound.
- Confusing with "callus": Learners often confuse "callous" with "callus", which is pronounced "ˈkæl.əs" but refers to hardened skin. Tip: Remember that "callous" describes a lack of empathy, while "callus" relates to skin.
- Mispronouncing the final "s": Some might pronounce the final "s" too harshly, sounding like "callouss". The correct pronunciation is "ˈkæl.əs". Tip: Keep the final "s" soft and subtle to maintain the word's flow.