To pronounce "scrupulous", say SCRUP-ul-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈskɹu.pjə.ləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈskɹu.pjə.ləs/
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"scrupulous" has 3 syllables: scrup-ul-ous. It rhymes with unscrupulous, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“He is scrupulous in his finances.”
“He is a scrupulous businessman and always acts in the best interest of his company.”
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"Scrupulous" has 3 syllables: scrup · ul · ous.
The IPA transcription of "scrupulous" is /ˈskɹu.pjə.ləs/.
Scrupulous: Exactly and carefully conducted.
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