How to pronounce scallywag
Say it like SKAL-ih-wag. Scallywag 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
Scallywag 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 scallywag
American and British speakers say scallywag in essentially the same way: /ˈskælɪwæɡ/ in the US and /ˈskælɪwæɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAL-ih-wag.
What does scallywag mean?
- A badly behaved person, especially a child; a mischief-maker; a rascal
Questions about saying scallywag
How do you pronounce scallywag?
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 scallywag?
Scallywag has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAL). Broken into parts: SKAL · ih · wag.
Do Americans and Brits say scallywag 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.