How to pronounce scolded
Say it like SKOHL-did. Scolded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOHL).
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US American/ˈskoʊldɪd/SKOHL-did
UK British/ˈskəʊldɪd/SKOHL-did
- SKOHL
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scolded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scolded
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SKOHL-did.
What does scolded mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of scold How to pronounce scold
Questions about saying scolded
How do you pronounce scolded?
Say SKOHL-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈskoʊldɪd/. In British English it is /ˈskəʊldɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scolded?
Scolded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOHL). Broken into parts: SKOHL · did.
Is scolded pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈskəʊldɪd/ (SKOHL-did).