How to pronounce skulduggery
Say it like skuhl-DUHG-uh-ree. Skulduggery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHG).
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- skuhl
- DUHG
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skulduggery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skuhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- DUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of skulduggery
American and British speakers say skulduggery in essentially the same way: /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/ in the US and /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: skul-DUHG-uh-ree.
What does skulduggery mean?
- A devious device or trick.
- Dishonest, underhanded, or unscrupulous activities or behavior.
Where does skulduggery come from?
An alteration of Scots sculduddery, sculdudrie (“adultery, unchaste behavior; obscenity, lewdness”), of long-uncertain origin (probably a euphemism).
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Words that rhyme with skulduggery
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Questions about saying skulduggery
How do you pronounce skulduggery?
Say skuhl-DUHG-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/. In British English it is /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skulduggery?
Skulduggery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHG). Broken into parts: skuhl · DUHG · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say skulduggery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/ and the British form is /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.