How to pronounce skol
Say it like SKOL. Skol is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKOL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of skol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SKOL.
What does skol mean?
- A drinking-toast; cheers.
- A cheer to proclaim support for the Minnesota Vikings.
- To drink a toast; to drink deeply.
- To drink the entire contents of a drinking vessel without pausing.
Where does skol come from?
Borrowed from Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish skål.
Words that rhyme with skol
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skol.
Questions about saying skol
How do you pronounce skol?
Say SKOL. The American pronunciation is /skɑl/. In British English it is /skɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skol?
Skol is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKOL.
Is skol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /skɒl/ (SKOL).