How to pronounce scotia
Say it like SKOH-shuh. Scotia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOH).
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US American/ˈskoʊʃə/SKOH-shuh
UK British/ˈskəʊʃə/SKOH-shuh
- SKOH
- shuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scotia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scotia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SKOH-shuh.
What does scotia mean?
noun
- A concave molding with a lower edge projecting beyond the top.
Questions about saying scotia
How do you pronounce scotia?
Say SKOH-shuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈskoʊʃə/. In British English it is /ˈskəʊʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scotia?
Scotia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOH). Broken into parts: SKOH · shuh.
Is scotia 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 /ˈskəʊʃə/ (SKOH-shuh).