How to Pronounce Skulduggery

To pronounce "skulduggery", say SKULD-ugg-ery — 3 syllables, IPA /skʌlˈdʌɡəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/skʌlˈdʌɡəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “skulduggery”

"skulduggery" has 3 syllables: skuld-ugg-ery. It rhymes with thuggery and puggaree, if that helps it stick.

What does skulduggery mean?

noun

  1. A devious device or trick.
  2. Dishonest, underhanded, or unscrupulous activities or behaviour.

Synonyms

dishonestyjiggery-pokerysubterfugethugduggerytrickeryunderhandednessunscrupulousnessruse

Antonyms

honestyprobity

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Words that rhyme with skulduggery

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thuggerypuggaree

Related words

trickeryjiggery-pokeryhocus-pocusslicknessskullduggerysculduggeryscullduggeryskuggery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skulduggery"?▾

"Skulduggery" has 3 syllables: skuld · ugg · ery.

What is the IPA transcription of "skulduggery"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skulduggery" is /skʌlˈdʌɡəɹi/.

What does "skulduggery" mean?▾

Skulduggery: A devious device or trick.

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