How to pronounce scull
Say it like SKUHL. Scull is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKUHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scull pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of scull
American and British speakers say scull in essentially the same way: /skʌl/ in the US and /skʌl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKUHL.
What does scull mean?
- A single oar mounted at the stern of a boat and moved from side to side to propel the boat forward.
- One of a pair of oars handled by a single rower.
- A small rowing boat, for one person.
- A skull cap. A small bowl-shaped helmet, without visor or bever.
- To row a boat using a scull or sculls.
- To skate while keeping both feet in contact with the ground or ice.
Where does scull come from?
From Middle English sculle (“a type of oar”), of uncertain origin, possibly from North Germanic, from Old Norse skola (“to rinse, wash”).
Words that rhyme with scull
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scull.
Words that sound like scull
Questions about saying scull
How do you pronounce scull?
Say SKUHL. The American pronunciation is /skʌl/. In British English it is /skʌl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scull?
Scull is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKUHL.
Do Americans and Brits say scull the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skʌl/ and the British form is /skʌl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as scull?
Scull sounds the same as skull in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.