How to pronounce scalloped
Say it like SKAH-lupt. Scalloped has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAH).
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US American/ˈskɑləpt/SKAH-lupt
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- SKAH
- lupt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scalloped 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.
- luptKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does scalloped mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of scallop How to pronounce scallop
- Having an edge or border marked with semicircles.
- Cooked gratin; baked in a typical type of sauce, usually with cheese, as a casserole, e.g. scalloped potatoes; scalloped corn
- Baked in a scallop shell.
Where does scalloped come from?
From scallop + -ed. In culinary sense, originally referred to a seafood dish baked and served in a scallop shell, but now used more generally.
Questions about saying scalloped
How do you pronounce scalloped?
Say SKAH-lupt. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɑləpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scalloped?
Scalloped has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAH). Broken into parts: SKAH · lupt.