How to pronounce scutum
Say it like SKYOO-tum. Scutum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKYOO).
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- SKYOO
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scutum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scutum
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKYOO-tum.
What does scutum mean?
- A scute.
- A shield-like protection, such as the scutum protecting the back of a hard tick (cf. alloscutum, conscutum).
- One of the two lower valves of the operculum of a barnacle.
Where does scutum come from?
Borrowed from Latin scūtum (“shield”).
Words that rhyme with scutum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scutum.
Questions about saying scutum
How do you pronounce scutum?
Say SKYOO-tum. The American pronunciation is /ˈskjutəm/. In British English it is /ˈskjuːtəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scutum?
Scutum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKYOO). Broken into parts: SKYOO · tum.
Is scutum 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 /ˈskjuːtəm/ (SKYOO-tum).