How to pronounce scuppers
Say it like SKUHP-erz. Scuppers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHP).
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US American/ˈskʌpɚz/SKUHP-erz
UK British/ˈskʌpəz/SKUHP-uz
- SKUHP
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scuppers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scuppers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKUHP-uz.
What does scuppers mean?
noun
- plural of scupper How to pronounce scupper
- third-person singular simple present indicative of scupper How to pronounce scupper
Questions about saying scuppers
How do you pronounce scuppers?
Say SKUHP-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskʌpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈskʌpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scuppers?
Scuppers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHP). Broken into parts: SKUHP · erz.
Is scuppers 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 /ˈskʌpəz/ (SKUHP-uz).