How to Pronounce Scuttled

To pronounce "scuttled", say SCUTTL-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SCUTTL-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “scuttled”

"scuttled" has 2 syllables: scuttl-ed. It rhymes with shuttled and victualed, if that helps it stick.

What does scuttled mean?

verb

  1. To cut a hole or holes through the bottom, deck, or sides of (as of a ship), for any purpose.
  2. To deliberately sink one's ship or boat by any means, usually by order of the vessel's commander or owner.

verb

  1. To move hastily, to scurry.

Synonyms

hatchroof

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Words that rhyme with scuttled

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shuttledvictualedvictualledskittled

Related words

sankscuddedscurriedscutchedscootedscotchedscurryscrabbled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scuttled"?▾

"Scuttled" has 2 syllables: scuttl · ed.

What does "scuttled" mean?▾

Scuttled: To cut a hole or holes through the bottom, deck, or sides of (as of a ship), for any purpose.

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