How to pronounce scalliwag
Say it like SKAL-ih-wag. Scalliwag has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAL).
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- SKAL
- ih
- wag
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scalliwag 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wagKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of scalliwag
American and British speakers say scalliwag in essentially the same way: /ˈskælɪwæɡ/ in the US and /ˈskælɪwæɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAL-ih-wag.
What does scalliwag mean?
- Alternative form of scalawag.
Questions about saying scalliwag
How do you pronounce scalliwag?
Say SKAL-ih-wag. The American pronunciation is /ˈskælɪwæɡ/. In British English it is /ˈskælɪwæɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scalliwag?
Scalliwag has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAL). Broken into parts: SKAL · ih · wag.
Do Americans and Brits say scalliwag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskælɪwæɡ/ and the British form is /ˈskælɪwæɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.