How to pronounce rapscallion
Say it like rap-SKAL-yun. Rapscallion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAL).
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- rap
- SKAL
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rapscallion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rapKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SKALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rapscallion
American and British speakers say rapscallion in essentially the same way: /ræpˈskæljən/ in the US and /ræpˈskæljən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rap-SKAL-yun.
What does rapscallion mean?
- A rascal, scamp, rogue, or scoundrel.
- Disreputable, roguish.
Where does rapscallion come from?
From an alteration of rascallion, a fanciful elaboration of rascal (“someone who is naughty”).
Words that rhyme with rapscallion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rapscallion.
Questions about saying rapscallion
How do you pronounce rapscallion?
Say rap-SKAL-yun. The American pronunciation is /ræpˈskæljən/. In British English it is /ræpˈskæljən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rapscallion?
Rapscallion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAL). Broken into parts: rap · SKAL · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say rapscallion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ræpˈskæljən/ and the British form is /ræpˈskæljən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.