How to Pronounce Scot

To pronounce "scot", say SCOT — one syllable, IPA /skɒt/. 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

/skɒt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scot”

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

Sounds exactly like: scott — easy to mix up when writing.

What does scot mean?

noun

  1. A local tax, paid originally to the lord or ruler and later to a sheriff.

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Words that rhyme with scot

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fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotnoughtspot

Related words

scotsmanscotchmanscottishscotiahighlanderglaswegianscotlandgael

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scot"?▾

"Scot" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "scot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scot" is /skɒt/.

What does "scot" mean?▾

Scot: A local tax, paid originally to the lord or ruler and later to a sheriff.

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