How to pronounce scut
Say it like SKUHT. Scut is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKUHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of scut
American and British speakers say scut in essentially the same way: /skʌt/ in the US and /skʌt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKUHT.
What does scut mean?
- A short, erect tail, as of a hare, rabbit, or deer.
- A contemptible person.
- Distasteful work; drudgery
- Some menial procedure left for a doctor or medical student to complete, sometimes for training purposes.
Where does scut come from?
As to sense 3 (“the female pudenda, the vulva”), see the letter of 5 June 1875 from Joseph Crosby to Joseph Parker Norris published in One Touch of Shakespeare (1986).
Words that rhyme with scut
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scut.
Questions about saying scut
How do you pronounce scut?
Say SKUHT. The American pronunciation is /skʌt/. In British English it is /skʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scut?
Scut is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKUHT.
Do Americans and Brits say scut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skʌt/ and the British form is /skʌt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.