How to pronounce scrupulous
Say it like SKROO-pyuh-lus. Scrupulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKROO).
- SKROO
- pyuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrupulous 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.
- pyuhKeep 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 scrupulous
American and British speakers say scrupulous in essentially the same way: /ˈskrupjələs/ in the US and /ˈskruːpjələs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKROO-pyuh-lus.
What does scrupulous mean?
- Exactly and carefully conducted.
- Having scruples or compunctions.
- Precise; exact or strict.“He is scrupulous in his finances.”
Where does scrupulous come from?
From Middle French scrupuleux, from Latin scrupulosus.
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Questions about saying scrupulous
How do you pronounce scrupulous?
Say SKROO-pyuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrupjələs/. In British English it is /ˈskruːpjələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrupulous?
Scrupulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKROO). Broken into parts: SKROO · pyuh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say scrupulous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskrupjələs/ and the British form is /ˈskruːpjələs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.