How to pronounce scallions
Say it like SKAL-yunz. Scallions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAL).
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- SKAL
- yunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scallions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scallions
American and British speakers say scallions in essentially the same way: /ˈskæljənz/ in the US and /ˈskæljənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAL-yunz.
What does scallions mean?
- plural of scallion How to pronounce scallion
Questions about saying scallions
How do you pronounce scallions?
Say SKAL-yunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskæljənz/. In British English it is /ˈskæljənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scallions?
Scallions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAL). Broken into parts: SKAL · yunz.
Do Americans and Brits say scallions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskæljənz/ and the British form is /ˈskæljənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.