How to pronounce sculpin
Say it like SKUHL-pin. Sculpin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHL).
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- SKUHL
- pin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sculpin 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.
- pinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sculpin
American and British speakers say sculpin in essentially the same way: /ˈskʌlpɪn/ in the US and /ˈskʌlpɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKUHL-pin.
What does sculpin mean?
- A small fish of the family Cottidae, usually lacking scales. Often found on river bottoms and in tidal pools.
Questions about saying sculpin
How do you pronounce sculpin?
Say SKUHL-pin. The American pronunciation is /ˈskʌlpɪn/. In British English it is /ˈskʌlpɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sculpin?
Sculpin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHL). Broken into parts: SKUHL · pin.
Do Americans and Brits say sculpin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskʌlpɪn/ and the British form is /ˈskʌlpɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.