How to Pronounce Callisthenics

To pronounce "callisthenics", say CALL-isth-en-ics — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

CALL-isth-en-ics

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"callisthenics" has 4 syllables: call-isth-en-ics.

What does callisthenics mean?

noun

  1. (in the plural) Gymnastic exercises under the participation of a (surface-wise) multitude of muscles and often minimal equipment (thus, usually bodyweight exercises) with a stress on stamina.
  2. (in the singular) A system of such exercises.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "callisthenics"?▾

"Callisthenics" has 4 syllables: call · isth · en · ics.

What does "callisthenics" mean?▾

Callisthenics: (in the plural) Gymnastic exercises under the participation of a (surface-wise) multitude of muscles and often minimal equipment (thus, usually bodyweight exercises) with a stress on stamina.

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