How to pronounce scrobble
Say it like SKROB-ul. Scrobble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKROB).
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- SKROB
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrobble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKROBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scrobble
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SKROB-ul.
What does scrobble mean?
- To waylay, kidnap or steal.
Where does scrobble come from?
1927, in the book The Midnight Folk by John Masefield.
Words that rhyme with scrobble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scrobble.
Questions about saying scrobble
How do you pronounce scrobble?
Say SKROB-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrɑbəl/. In British English it is /ˈskrɒbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrobble?
Scrobble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKROB). Broken into parts: SKROB · ul.
Is scrobble pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈskrɒbəl/ (SKROB-ul).