How to pronounce scuttling
Say it like SKUHT-uh-ling. Scuttling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHT).
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- SKUHT
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scuttling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scuttling
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKUHT-uh-ling.
What does scuttling mean?
- present participle and gerund of scuttle How to pronounce scuttle
- The motion of one who scuttles.
- The act by which a vessel is scuttled.
Questions about saying scuttling
How do you pronounce scuttling?
Say SKUHT-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈskʌtəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskʌtəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scuttling?
Scuttling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHT). Broken into parts: SKUHT · uh · ling.
Is scuttling 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 /ˈskʌtəlɪŋ/ (SKUHT-uh-ling).