How to pronounce rascal
Say it like RAS-kul. Rascal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAS).
- RAS
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rascal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rascal
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: RAH-skul.
What does rascal mean?
- A dishonest person; a rogue, a scoundrel, a trickster.
- A cheeky person or creature; a troublemaker.“That little rascal bit me!”
- A member of a criminal gang.
Where does rascal come from?
Recorded since c.1330, as Middle English rascaile (“people of the lowest class, rabble of an army”), derived from 12th century Old French rascaille (“outcast, rabble”) (modern French racaille), perhaps from rasque (“mud, filth, scab, dregs”
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Words that rhyme with rascal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rascal.
Questions about saying rascal
How do you pronounce rascal?
Say RAS-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈræskəl/. In British English it is /ˈrɑːskəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rascal?
Rascal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAS). Broken into parts: RAS · kul.
Is rascal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈrɑːskəl/ (RAH-skul).