How to Pronounce Scuttling

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

SCUTTL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “scuttling”

"scuttling" has 2 syllables: scuttl-ing. It rhymes with witling and kitling, if that helps it stick.

What does scuttling 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.

noun

  1. The motion of one who scuttles.

    “scuttlings back and forth”

  2. The act by which a vessel is scuttled.

Synonyms

hatchroof

Words that rhyme with scuttling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

witlingkitlingtitlingshuttlingvictualingvictuallingcutlingskittlingsutling

Related words

hatchwayskitterscamperscurryopeningtorpedoingscutteringscutter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scuttling"?▾

"Scuttling" has 2 syllables: scuttl · ing.

What does "scuttling" mean?▾

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

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