How to pronounce scapple
Say it like SKAP-ul. Scapple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAP).
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- SKAP
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scapple pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scapple
American and British speakers say scapple in essentially the same way: /ˈskæpəl/ in the US and /ˈskæpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAP-ul.
What does scapple mean?
- To work roughly, or shape without finishing, as stone before leaving the quarry.
- To dress (e.g. stone) in any way short of fine tooling or rubbing.
Words that rhyme with scapple
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scapple.
Questions about saying scapple
How do you pronounce scapple?
Say SKAP-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈskæpəl/. In British English it is /ˈskæpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scapple?
Scapple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAP). Broken into parts: SKAP · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say scapple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskæpəl/ and the British form is /ˈskæpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.