How to pronounce scalded
Say it like SKAWL-did. Scalded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAWL).
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- SKAWL
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scalded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scalded
American and British speakers say scalded in essentially the same way: /ˈskɔldɪd/ in the US and /ˈskɔːldɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAWL-did.
What does scalded mean?
- simple past and past participle of scald How to pronounce scald
Questions about saying scalded
How do you pronounce scalded?
Say SKAWL-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɔldɪd/. In British English it is /ˈskɔːldɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scalded?
Scalded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAWL). Broken into parts: SKAWL · did.
Do Americans and Brits say scalded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɔldɪd/ and the British form is /ˈskɔːldɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.