How to pronounce scalp
Say it like SKALP. Scalp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKALP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scalp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKALPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of scalp
American and British speakers say scalp in essentially the same way: /skælp/ in the US and /skælp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKALP.
What does scalp mean?
- The part of the head where the hair grows from, or used to grow from.
- The skin of the head of a stag, to which the horns are attached.
- A victory, especially at the expense of someone else.
- To remove the scalp (part of the head from where the hair grows), by brutal act or accident.
- To resell, especially tickets, usually for an inflated price, often illegally.“Tickets were being scalped for $300.”
- To bet on opposing competitors so as to make a profit from the bookmaker.
Where does scalp come from?
From Middle English scalp, skalp, scalpe (“crown of the head; skull”).
Questions about saying scalp
How do you pronounce scalp?
Say SKALP. The American pronunciation is /skælp/. In British English it is /skælp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scalp?
Scalp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKALP.
Do Americans and Brits say scalp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skælp/ and the British form is /skælp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.