How to pronounce scrofulous
Say it like SKRAW-fyuh-lus. Scrofulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRAW).
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- SKRAW
- fyuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrofulous 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scrofulous
American and British speakers say scrofulous in essentially the same way: /ˈskrɔfjələs/ in the US and /ˈskrɒfjʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKROF-yuu-lus.
What does scrofulous mean?
- Of, related to, or suffering from scrofula (form of tuberculosis tending to cause enlarged lymph nodes and skin inflammation).
- Having an unkempt, unhealthy appearance.
- Morally degenerate; corrupt.“a scrofulous politician”
Where does scrofulous come from?
Borrowed from New Latin scrōfulōsus.
Questions about saying scrofulous
How do you pronounce scrofulous?
Say SKRAW-fyuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrɔfjələs/. In British English it is /ˈskrɒfjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrofulous?
Scrofulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRAW). Broken into parts: SKRAW · fyuh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say scrofulous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskrɔfjələs/ and the British form is /ˈskrɒfjʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.