How to pronounce scuttle
Say it like SKUHT-ul. Scuttle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHT).
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- SKUHT
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scuttle 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scuttle
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKUHT-ul.
What does scuttle mean?
- To cut a hole or holes through the bottom, deck, or sides of (as of a ship), for any purpose.
- To deliberately sink one's ship or boat by any means, usually by order of the vessel's commander or owner.“The Vichy French fleet in Toulon in 1942 scuttled itself as a final "fuck you" to the invading Germans.”
- To deliberately wreck one's vehicle (of any sort).
- A container like an open bucket (usually to hold and carry coal).
- A broad, shallow basket.
- A small hatch or opening in a boat, sometimes one used for draining water from open deck.
- A drained trough between the windscreen and bonnet of a motor vehicle, forming the intake to the heating/air-conditioning system, often also containing the windscreen wiper motor.
- By extension, the bulkhead at the front of the passenger compartment.
Where does scuttle come from?
From Middle English scuttel, scutel, from Old English scutel (“dish, platter”), from Latin scutella, diminutive form of Latin scutra (“flat tray, dish”), perhaps related to Latin scutum (“shield”); compare Dutch schotel and German Schüssel.
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Words that rhyme with scuttle
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Questions about saying scuttle
How do you pronounce scuttle?
Say SKUHT-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈskʌtəl/. In British English it is /ˈskʌtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scuttle?
Scuttle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHT). Broken into parts: SKUHT · ul.
Is scuttle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈskʌtəl/ (SKUHT-ul).