How to pronounce scrunt
Say it like SKRUHNT. Scrunt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKRUHNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrunt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRUHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of scrunt
American and British speakers say scrunt in essentially the same way: /skrʌnt/ in the US and /skrʌnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRUHNT.
What does scrunt mean?
- An abrupt, high-pitched sound.
- A beggar or destitute person.
- To beg or scrounge.
Where does scrunt come from?
Onomatopoetic.
Words that rhyme with scrunt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scrunt.
Questions about saying scrunt
How do you pronounce scrunt?
Say SKRUHNT. The American pronunciation is /skrʌnt/. In British English it is /skrʌnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrunt?
Scrunt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKRUHNT.
Do Americans and Brits say scrunt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skrʌnt/ and the British form is /skrʌnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.