How to pronounce sclaff
Say it like SKLAF. Sclaff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/sklæf/SKLAF
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- SKLAF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sclaff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKLAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does sclaff mean?
noun
- A poor golf shot, where the club hits the ground before it hits the ball.
- A slight blow; a slap; a soft fall; also, the accompanying noise.
- A thin, solid substance, especially a thin shoe or slipper.
- To perform such a shot.
- To scuff or shuffle along.“The striker sclaffed the ball between the goalie's legs.”
Where does sclaff come from?
Borrowed from Scots sclaff (“to slap, shuffle”), of onomatopoeic origin.
Words that rhyme with sclaff
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Questions about saying sclaff
How do you pronounce sclaff?
Say SKLAF. The American pronunciation is /sklæf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sclaff?
Sclaff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKLAF.