How to Pronounce Callousness

To pronounce "callousness", say CALL-ousn-ess — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CALL-ousn-ess

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"callousness" has 3 syllables: call-ousn-ess.

What does callousness mean?

noun

  1. The quality of being callous; emotional hardheartedness or indifference.

    “Fred was known for his callousness; local panhandlers had long since learned not to try their sob stories on him.”

  2. The quality of having calluses.

Related words

insensibilityunfeelingnesshardnesscallositycold-heartednesscruel-heartednesscold-heartednessescoldheartedness

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How many syllables are in "callousness"?▾

"Callousness" has 3 syllables: call · ousn · ess.

What does "callousness" mean?▾

Callousness: The quality of being callous; emotional hardheartedness or indifference.

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