How to pronounce scaled
Say it like SKAYLD. Scaled is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKAYLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scaled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of scaled
American and British speakers say scaled in essentially the same way: /skeɪld/ in the US and /skeɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAYLD.
What does scaled mean?
- having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles
- (used of armor) having overlapping metal plates attached to a leather backing
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with scaled
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Questions about saying scaled
How do you pronounce scaled?
Say SKAYLD. The American pronunciation is /skeɪld/. In British English it is /skeɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scaled?
Scaled is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKAYLD.
Do Americans and Brits say scaled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skeɪld/ and the British form is /skeɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.