How to Pronounce Scull

To pronounce "scull", say SCULL — one syllable, IPA /skʌl/. 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

/skʌl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “scull”

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

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

What does scull mean?

noun

  1. A single oar mounted at the stern of a boat and moved from side to side to propel the boat forward.
  2. One of a pair of oars handled by a single rower.

verb

  1. To row a boat using a scull or sculls.
  2. To skate while keeping both feet in contact with the ground or ice.

Words that rhyme with scull

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dulllullmullnullcullgullskulltrullullefulstrullsquill

Related words

oarsweepskiffsweepboatpeelskegfunnysteerboard

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scull"?▾

"Scull" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "scull"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scull" is /skʌl/.

What does "scull" mean?▾

Scull: A single oar mounted at the stern of a boat and moved from side to side to propel the boat forward.

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