How to pronounce scupper
Say it like SKUHP-er. Scupper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHP).
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- SKUHP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scupper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scupper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKUHP-uh.
What does scupper mean?
- A drainage hole on the deck of a ship.
- A similar opening in a wall or parapet that allows water to drain from a roof.
- To thwart or destroy, especially something belonging or pertaining to another.“The bad media coverage scuppered his chances of being elected.”
Where does scupper come from?
Uncertain. Perhaps from Middle English scope (“scoop”) or Dutch schop (“shovel”) + -er; or from Dutch scheppen (“to draw off”).
Words that rhyme with scupper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scupper.
Questions about saying scupper
How do you pronounce scupper?
Say SKUHP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈskʌpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskʌpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scupper?
Scupper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHP). Broken into parts: SKUHP · er.
Is scupper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskʌpə/ (SKUHP-uh).