To pronounce "scald", say SCALD — one syllable, IPA /skɒld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/skɒld/
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"scald" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with appalled and enthralled, if that helps it stick.
noun
verb
“to scald the hand”
“Scald the milk until little bubbles form.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Scald" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "scald" is /skɒld/.
Scald: A burn, or injury to the skin or flesh, by hot liquid or steam.
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