How to pronounce scuzzball
Say it like SKUHZ-bawl. Scuzzball has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHZ).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈskʌzbɔl/SKUHZ-bawl
UK British/ˈskʌzbɔːl/SKUHZ-bawl
- SKUHZ
- bawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scuzzball pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of scuzzball
American and British speakers say scuzzball in essentially the same way: /ˈskʌzbɔl/ in the US and /ˈskʌzbɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKUHZ-bawl.
What does scuzzball mean?
noun
- Someone who does nasty things or plays harmful tricks; a person of very low ethics; a lowlife.
Where does scuzzball come from?
From scuzz + -ball.
Questions about saying scuzzball
How do you pronounce scuzzball?
Say SKUHZ-bawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈskʌzbɔl/. In British English it is /ˈskʌzbɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scuzzball?
Scuzzball has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHZ). Broken into parts: SKUHZ · bawl.
Do Americans and Brits say scuzzball the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskʌzbɔl/ and the British form is /ˈskʌzbɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.