How many syllables in “callus”?
syllables in "callus"
Word details
Syllables
2
cal · lus
Letters
6
c · a · l · l · u · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “callus”
The word “callus” contains 2 syllables, divided as cal · lus. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "callus" have?
"callus" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "callus" into syllables?
"callus" is divided into syllables as: cal · lus.
What is the Scrabble score for "callus"?
The Scrabble score for "callus" is 8 points.
Using “callus” in writing
Two-syllable words like "callus" (cal · lus) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “callus” is worth 8 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “callus”
The letters in “callus” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sulcal.