How Many Syllables In Callous?
2syllables
Callous has 2 syllables, call-ous. It is a disyllabic word.
callous
/ˈkæl.əs/ UK /ˈkæl.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, call.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/kæl.əs/
Division By Letters
call-ous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Callous
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | k | æ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
Why Callous Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in callous?
Callous has 2 syllables, call-ous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæl.əs/.
Which syllable is stressed in callous?
The first syllable, call, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of callous?
Callous has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide callous into syllables?
By sound, kæl.əs. By letters, as a spelling guide, call-ous.