How to pronounce scoff
Say it like SKAWF. Scoff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKAWF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scoff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAWFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of scoff
American and British speakers say scoff in essentially the same way: /skɔf/ in the US and /skɒf/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKOF.
What does scoff mean?
- To jeer; to laugh with contempt and derision.
- To mock; to treat with scorn.
- A derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
- An object of scorn, mockery, or derision.
- Food.
- The act of eating.
Where does scoff come from?
From Middle English scof, skof, probably of North Germanic origin.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with scoff
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Questions about saying scoff
How do you pronounce scoff?
Say SKAWF. The American pronunciation is /skɔf/. In British English it is /skɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scoff?
Scoff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKAWF.
Do Americans and Brits say scoff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skɔf/ and the British form is /skɒf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.