How to pronounce scuffling
Say it like SKUHF-uh-ling. Scuffling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHF).
- SKUHF
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scuffling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scuffling
American and British speakers say scuffling in essentially the same way: /ˈskʌfəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈskʌfəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKUHF-uh-ling.
What does scuffling mean?
Words that rhyme with scuffling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scuffling.
Questions about saying scuffling
How do you pronounce scuffling?
Say SKUHF-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈskʌfəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskʌfəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scuffling?
Scuffling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHF). Broken into parts: SKUHF · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say scuffling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskʌfəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈskʌfəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.