How to pronounce scrotal
Say it like SKROH-tul. Scrotal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKROH).
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- SKROH
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrotal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scrotal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKROH-tul.
What does scrotal mean?
- Of or relating to the scrotum.
- Having a visible scrotum.
Where does scrotal come from?
Learned borrowing from New Latin scrōtālis.
Words that rhyme with scrotal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scrotal.
Questions about saying scrotal
How do you pronounce scrotal?
Say SKROH-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈskroʊtəl/. In British English it is /ˈskrəʊtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrotal?
Scrotal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKROH). Broken into parts: SKROH · tul.
Is scrotal 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 /ˈskrəʊtəl/ (SKROH-tul).