How to pronounce scurrilous
Say it like SKUR-uh-lus. Scurrilous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR).
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- SKUR
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scurrilous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scurrilous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKUHR-uh-lus.
What does scurrilous mean?
- Of a person, given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed.
- Coarse, vulgar, or abusive.
- Slanderous.
Where does scurrilous come from?
From Latin scurrīlis (“buffoon-like”) + -ous, from scurra (“a buffoon”).
Questions about saying scurrilous
How do you pronounce scurrilous?
Say SKUR-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɝələs/. In British English it is /ˈskʌrələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scurrilous?
Scurrilous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR). Broken into parts: SKUR · uh · lus.
Is scurrilous 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 /ˈskʌrələs/ (SKUHR-uh-lus).