How to pronounce scoffed
Say it like SKAWFT. Scoffed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKAWFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scoffed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAWFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of scoffed
American and British speakers say scoffed in essentially the same way: /skɔft/ in the US and /skɒft/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKOFT.
What does scoffed mean?
- simple past and past participle of scoff How to pronounce scoff
Words that rhyme with scoffed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scoffed.
Questions about saying scoffed
How do you pronounce scoffed?
Say SKAWFT. The American pronunciation is /skɔft/. In British English it is /skɒft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scoffed?
Scoffed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKAWFT.
Do Americans and Brits say scoffed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skɔft/ and the British form is /skɒft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.