How to Pronounce Scrawl

To pronounce "scrawl", say SCRAWL — one syllable, IPA /skɹɔːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

6

Letters

/skɹɔːl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “scrawl”

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

What does scrawl mean?

noun

  1. Irregular, possibly illegible handwriting.
  2. A hastily or carelessly written note etc.

verb

  1. To write something hastily or illegibly.
  2. To write in an irregular or illegible manner.

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Words that rhyme with scrawl

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squallbanalappallpallcallgallforestallrecallstallprotocolfallbrawl

Related words

scribblecacographyscratchsignaturesignedscardevilsigning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scrawl"?▾

"Scrawl" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "scrawl"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scrawl" is /skɹɔːl/.

What does "scrawl" mean?▾

Scrawl: Irregular, possibly illegible handwriting.

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