How to Pronounce Scally

To pronounce "scally", say SCALLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈskæli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈskæli/

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💡 Tip for remembering “scally”

"scally" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with rally and dally, if that helps it stick.

What does scally mean?

noun

  1. A rascal or miscreant, a scallywag.
  2. (especially in Manchester and Merseyside) A jobless yob who has little or no education and is suspected of having committed some type of crime.

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Words that rhyme with scally

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rallydallysallytallyfinaleballyalleygalleypallygallyshaly

Related words

scallywagscalliescalliwagscallawagscalawagskalawagscampscaper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scally"?▾

"Scally" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "scally"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scally" is /ˈskæli/.

What does "scally" mean?▾

Scally: A rascal or miscreant, a scallywag.

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