How to pronounce scrofula
Say it like SKRAW-fyuh-luh. Scrofula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRAW).
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- SKRAW
- fyuh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrofula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scrofula
American and British speakers say scrofula in essentially the same way: /ˈskrɔfjələ/ in the US and /ˈskrɒfjʊlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKROF-yuh-luh.
What does scrofula mean?
- A form of tuberculosis, most common in women 30-40 years of age, tending to cause enlarged and degenerated lymph nodes, especially in the neck, and often chronic, intractable skin inflammation as well.
Where does scrofula come from?
Borrowed from Latin scrōfulae, a diminutive form of scrōfa (“breeding sow”), because swine were supposed to be subject to the complaint; or by fanciful comparison of the glandular swellings to little pigs.
Questions about saying scrofula
How do you pronounce scrofula?
Say SKRAW-fyuh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrɔfjələ/. In British English it is /ˈskrɒfjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrofula?
Scrofula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRAW). Broken into parts: SKRAW · fyuh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say scrofula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskrɔfjələ/ and the British form is /ˈskrɒfjʊlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.