How to pronounce scrupulously
Say it like SKROO-pyuh-luh-slee. Scrupulously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKROO).
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- SKROO
- pyuh
- luh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrupulously 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of scrupulously
American and British speakers say scrupulously in essentially the same way: /ˈskrupjələsli/ in the US and /ˈskruːpjələsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKROO-pyuh-luh-slee.
What does scrupulously mean?
- In a careful manner, with scruple; done with careful attention to detail.
Where does scrupulously come from?
From scrupulous + -ly, from Middle French scrupuleux, from Latin scrūpulōsus (“careful, scrupulous”), from scrūpulus (“anxiety, uneasiness”), diminutive from scrūpus (“sharp stone; anxiety”) + -ulus.
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Questions about saying scrupulously
How do you pronounce scrupulously?
Say SKROO-pyuh-luh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrupjələsli/. In British English it is /ˈskruːpjələsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrupulously?
Scrupulously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKROO). Broken into parts: SKROO · pyuh · luh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say scrupulously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskrupjələsli/ and the British form is /ˈskruːpjələsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.