How to Pronounce Screw-up

To pronounce "screw-up", say SCREW-up — 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

SCREW-up

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💡 Tip for remembering “screw-up”

"screw-up" has 2 syllables: screw-up. It rhymes with screwup and two-up, if that helps it stick.

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

What does screw-up mean?

noun

  1. A substantial mistake, usually causing problems for more people than just the person or group who made it.
  2. A person who often makes substantial mistakes; a bungler.

Words that rhyme with screw-up

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

screwuptwo-up

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "screw-up"?▾

"Screw-up" has 2 syllables: screw · up.

What does "screw-up" mean?▾

Screw-up: A substantial mistake, usually causing problems for more people than just the person or group who made it.

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