How to pronounce scumbags
Say it like SKUHM-bagz. Scumbags has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHM).
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- SKUHM
- bagz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scumbags pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bagzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of scumbags
American and British speakers say scumbags in essentially the same way: /ˈskʌmˌbæɡz/ in the US and /ˈskʌmˌbæɡz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKUHM-bagz.
What does scumbags mean?
- plural of scumbag
Questions about saying scumbags
How do you pronounce scumbags?
Say SKUHM-bagz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskʌmˌbæɡz/. In British English it is /ˈskʌmˌbæɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scumbags?
Scumbags has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHM). Broken into parts: SKUHM · bagz.
Do Americans and Brits say scumbags the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskʌmˌbæɡz/ and the British form is /ˈskʌmˌbæɡz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.