How to Pronounce Scroll

To pronounce "scroll", say SCROLL — one syllable, IPA /skɹoʊl/. 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

/skɹoʊl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scroll”

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

What does scroll mean?

noun

  1. A roll of paper or parchment; a writing formed into a roll.
  2. An ornament formed of undulations giving off spirals or sprays, usually suggestive of plant form. Roman architectural ornament is largely of some scroll pattern.

verb

  1. To change one's view of data on a computer's display, typically using a scroll bar or a scroll wheel to move in gradual increments.

    “She scrolled the offending image out of view.”

  2. To move in or out of view horizontally or vertically.

    “The rising credits slowly scrolled off the screen.”

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Words that rhyme with scroll

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

controlsoulstrollcajoleshoalconsoletrollholegoalextolpigeonholeroll

Related words

coilrollwhorlcurlicuegyrecurlringletscrollbar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scroll"?▾

"Scroll" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "scroll"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scroll" is /skɹoʊl/.

What does "scroll" mean?▾

Scroll: A roll of paper or parchment; a writing formed into a roll.

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