How to pronounce scallops
Say it like SKAL-ups. Scallops has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAL).
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- SKAL
- ups
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scallops 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.
- upsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scallops
American and British speakers say scallops in essentially the same way: /ˈskæləps/ in the US and /ˈskæləps/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAL-ups.
What does scallops mean?
- plural of scallop How to pronounce scallop
Questions about saying scallops
How do you pronounce scallops?
Say SKAL-ups. The American pronunciation is /ˈskæləps/. In British English it is /ˈskæləps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scallops?
Scallops has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAL). Broken into parts: SKAL · ups.
Do Americans and Brits say scallops the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskæləps/ and the British form is /ˈskæləps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.