How to pronounce skulk
Say it like SKUHLK. Skulk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKUHLK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skulk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKUHLKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of skulk
American and British speakers say skulk in essentially the same way: /skʌlk/ in the US and /skʌlk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKUHLK.
What does skulk mean?
- A group of foxes.
- A group of people seen as being fox-like (e.g. cunning, dishonest, or having nefarious plans).
- The act of moving in a stealthy or furtive way.
- To stay where one cannot be seen, conceal oneself (often in a cowardly way or with the intent of doing harm).
- To move in a stealthy or furtive way; to come or go while trying to avoid detection.
- To avoid an obligation or responsibility.
Where does skulk come from?
From Middle English sculke, skulke, sculken, of North Germanic origin; compare Danish skulke (“shirk”), Swedish skolka (“play truant”).
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Words that rhyme with skulk
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Questions about saying skulk
How do you pronounce skulk?
Say SKUHLK. The American pronunciation is /skʌlk/. In British English it is /skʌlk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skulk?
Skulk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKUHLK.
Do Americans and Brits say skulk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skʌlk/ and the British form is /skʌlk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.