How to Pronounce Scalp

To pronounce "scalp", say SCALP — one syllable, IPA /skælp/. 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

/skælp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “scalp”

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

What does scalp mean?

noun

  1. The top of the head; the skull.
  2. The part of the head where the hair grows from, or used to grow from.

verb

  1. To remove the scalp (part of the head from where the hair grows), by brutal act or accident.
  2. To resell, especially tickets, usually for an inflated price, often illegally.

    “Tickets were being scalped for $300.”

Synonyms

scaupskullsummitresellsieve

Words that rhyme with scalp

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

calpegalpekalpwalp

Related words

headskinsurfaceskullcraniumringwormpatenoddle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scalp"?▾

"Scalp" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "scalp"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scalp" is /skælp/.

What does "scalp" mean?▾

Scalp: The top of the head; the skull.

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