How to pronounce scully
Say it like SKUHL-ee. Scully has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHL).
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- SKUHL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scully 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of scully
American and British speakers say scully in essentially the same way: /ˈskʌli/ in the US and /ˈskʌli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKUHL-ee.
What does scully mean?
- An obstacle set up against military vehicles; a Czech hedgehog.
Words that rhyme with scully
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scully.
Questions about saying scully
How do you pronounce scully?
Say SKUHL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskʌli/. In British English it is /ˈskʌli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scully?
Scully has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHL). Broken into parts: SKUHL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say scully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskʌli/ and the British form is /ˈskʌli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.