How to pronounce scuttlebutt
Say it like SKUHT-ul-buht. Scuttlebutt has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHT).
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- SKUHT
- ul
- buht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scuttlebutt 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.
- buhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of scuttlebutt
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKUHT-ul-but.
What does scuttlebutt mean?
- Originally (now chiefly historical), a cask with a hole cut into its top, used to provide drinking water on board a ship; now (by extension, informal), a drinking fountain on a modern ship.
- Gossip, idle chatter; also, rumor.
- To spread (information) by way of gossip or rumor.
- To chat idly or gossip; also, to spread rumors.
Where does scuttlebutt come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
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Questions about saying scuttlebutt
How do you pronounce scuttlebutt?
Say SKUHT-ul-buht. The American pronunciation is /ˈskʌtəlˌbʌt/. In British English it is /ˈskʌtəlbʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scuttlebutt?
Scuttlebutt has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHT). Broken into parts: SKUHT · ul · buht.
Is scuttlebutt 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 /ˈskʌtəlbʌt/ (SKUHT-ul-but).