How to Pronounce Scuttle

To pronounce "scuttle", say SCUTTL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskʌtəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈskʌtəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scuttle”

"scuttle" has 2 syllables: scuttl-e. It rhymes with subtle and guttle, if that helps it stick.

What does scuttle mean?

noun

  1. A container like an open bucket (usually to hold and carry coal).
  2. A broad, shallow basket.

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Words that rhyme with scuttle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

subtleguttlerebuttalvictualshuttlecuttlewittolunsubtlequittalruttleshittletrityl

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scuttle"?▾

"Scuttle" has 2 syllables: scuttl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "scuttle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scuttle" is /ˈskʌtəl/.

What does "scuttle" mean?▾

Scuttle: A container like an open bucket (usually to hold and carry coal).

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