How to pronounce scorpions
Say it like SKOR-pee-unz. Scorpions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR).
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- SKOR
- pee
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scorpions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scorpions
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAW-pee-unz.
What does scorpions mean?
- plural of scorpion How to pronounce scorpion
Questions about saying scorpions
How do you pronounce scorpions?
Say SKOR-pee-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɔrpiənz/. In British English it is /ˈskɔːpiənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scorpions?
Scorpions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR). Broken into parts: SKOR · pee · unz.
Is scorpions 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 /ˈskɔːpiənz/ (SKAW-pee-unz).