How to pronounce scorpion
Say it like SKOR-pee-un. Scorpion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR).
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- SKOR
- pee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scorpion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scorpion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAW-pee-un.
What does scorpion mean?
- Any of the order Scorpiones of arachnids related to spiders, characterized by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting at the end.
- A very spiteful or vindictive person.
- A cheerleading move in which one foot is pulled back and held up with both hands while the performer stands on the other foot.
Questions about saying scorpion
How do you pronounce scorpion?
Say SKOR-pee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɔrpiən/. In British English it is /ˈskɔːpiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scorpion?
Scorpion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR). Broken into parts: SKOR · pee · un.
Is scorpion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskɔːpiən/ (SKAW-pee-un).