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