How to pronounce scoundrels
Say it like SKOWN-drulz. Scoundrels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOWN).
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- SKOWN
- drulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scoundrels pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- drulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scoundrels
American and British speakers say scoundrels in essentially the same way: /ˈskaʊndrəlz/ in the US and /ˈskaʊndrəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKOWN-drulz.
What does scoundrels mean?
- plural of scoundrel How to pronounce scoundrel
Questions about saying scoundrels
How do you pronounce scoundrels?
Say SKOWN-drulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaʊndrəlz/. In British English it is /ˈskaʊndrəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scoundrels?
Scoundrels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOWN). Broken into parts: SKOWN · drulz.
Do Americans and Brits say scoundrels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskaʊndrəlz/ and the British form is /ˈskaʊndrəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.