How to pronounce scala
Say it like SKAH-luh. Scala has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAH).
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US American/ˈskɑlə/SKAH-luh
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- SKAH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scala pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does scala mean?
noun
- Ladder; sequence.
- Ladder-like structure in the cochlea of a mammal's ear.
- A machine formerly used for reducing dislocations of the humerus.
Where does scala come from?
Borrowed from Latin scāla (“ladder”).
Words that rhyme with scala
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Questions about saying scala
How do you pronounce scala?
Say SKAH-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɑlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scala?
Scala has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAH). Broken into parts: SKAH · luh.