How to Pronounce Scold

To pronounce "scold", say SCOLD — one syllable, IPA /skəʊld/. 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

/skəʊld/

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💡 Tip for remembering “scold”

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

What does scold 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. A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.

verb

  1. To rebuke angrily.

Words that rhyme with scold

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coldholdthresholdboldoldmoldstrolledstrongholdgoldfoldtoldmarigold

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scold"?▾

"Scold" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "scold"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scold" is /skəʊld/.

What does "scold" mean?▾

Scold: To burn with hot liquid.

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