How to Pronounce Scuttlebutt

To pronounce "scuttlebutt", say SCUTTL-eb-utt — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈskʌtəlbʌt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈskʌtəlbʌt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scuttlebutt”

"scuttlebutt" has 3 syllables: scuttl-eb-utt. It rhymes with butt and strut, if that helps it stick.

What does scuttlebutt mean?

noun

  1. A butt with a scuttle, a keg of drinking water with a hole cut in it, on board ship.
  2. Gossip, rumour, idle chatter.

Synonyms

scuttle-cask

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Words that rhyme with scuttlebutt

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scuttlebutt"?▾

"Scuttlebutt" has 3 syllables: scuttl · eb · utt.

What is the IPA transcription of "scuttlebutt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scuttlebutt" is /ˈskʌtəlbʌt/.

What does "scuttlebutt" mean?▾

Scuttlebutt: A butt with a scuttle, a keg of drinking water with a hole cut in it, on board ship.

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