How to Pronounce Scaffold

To pronounce "scaffold", say SCAFF-old — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskæfəld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈskæfəld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scaffold”

"scaffold" has 2 syllables: scaff-old. It rhymes with baffled and snaffled, if that helps it stick.

What does scaffold mean?

noun

  1. A structure made of scaffolding for workers to stand on while working on a building.
  2. An elevated platform on which a criminal is executed.

verb

  1. To set up a scaffolding; to surround a building with scaffolding.
  2. To sustain; to provide support for.

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Words that rhyme with scaffold

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baffledsnaffled

Related words

shelfstudiotowerconstructcompoundassemblageassemblingplatform

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scaffold"?▾

"Scaffold" has 2 syllables: scaff · old.

What is the IPA transcription of "scaffold"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scaffold" is /ˈskæfəld/.

What does "scaffold" mean?▾

Scaffold: A structure made of scaffolding for workers to stand on while working on a building.

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