How to Pronounce Scalding

To pronounce "scalding", say SCALD-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SCALD-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “scalding”

"scalding" has 2 syllables: scald-ing. It rhymes with gaulding and balding, if that helps it stick.

What does scalding mean?

verb

  1. To burn with hot liquid.

    “to scald the hand”

  2. To heat almost to boiling.

    “Scald the milk until little bubbles form.”

noun

  1. An instance of scalding: a burn.

adjective

  1. (of a liquid) Hot enough to burn.

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Words that rhyme with scalding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gauldingbaldingfauldingmauldingpauldingspaldingspauldingwalding

Related words

hotboilingburningscorchingsearingscorchy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scalding"?▾

"Scalding" has 2 syllables: scald · ing.

What does "scalding" mean?▾

Scalding: To burn with hot liquid.

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