How to pronounce skedaddle
Say it like skih-DAD-ul. Skedaddle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAD).
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- skih
- DAD
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skedaddle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of skedaddle
American and British speakers say skedaddle in essentially the same way: /skɪˈdædəl/ in the US and /skɪˈdædəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: skih-DAD-ul.
What does skedaddle mean?
- To move or run away quickly.
- To spill; to scatter.
- The act of running away; a scurrying off.
Where does skedaddle come from?
First use appears c. 1861, in the New York Tribune.
Words that rhyme with skedaddle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skedaddle.
Questions about saying skedaddle
How do you pronounce skedaddle?
Say skih-DAD-ul. The American pronunciation is /skɪˈdædəl/. In British English it is /skɪˈdædəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skedaddle?
Skedaddle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAD). Broken into parts: skih · DAD · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say skedaddle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skɪˈdædəl/ and the British form is /skɪˈdædəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.