How to pronounce scruples
Say it like SKROO-pulz. Scruples has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKROO).
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- SKROO
- pulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scruples pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scruples
American and British speakers say scruples in essentially the same way: /ˈskrupəlz/ in the US and /ˈskruːpəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKROO-pulz.
What does scruples mean?
- plural of scruple How to pronounce scruple
- third-person singular simple present indicative of scruple How to pronounce scruple
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Questions about saying scruples
How do you pronounce scruples?
Say SKROO-pulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrupəlz/. In British English it is /ˈskruːpəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scruples?
Scruples has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKROO). Broken into parts: SKROO · pulz.
Do Americans and Brits say scruples the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskrupəlz/ and the British form is /ˈskruːpəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.