How to pronounce skoal
Say it like SKOHL. Skoal is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKOHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skoal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of skoal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SKOHL.
What does skoal mean?
- A toast when drinking, roughly equivalent to cheers.
- To make such a toast.
Where does skoal come from?
From Danish/Norwegian/Swedish skål, which is used when making a toast and also means "bowl".
Words that rhyme with skoal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skoal.
Questions about saying skoal
How do you pronounce skoal?
Say SKOHL. The American pronunciation is /skoʊl/. In British English it is /skəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skoal?
Skoal is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKOHL.
Is skoal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /skəʊl/ (SKOHL).