English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Scale Pronunciation
Scale is pronounced SKAYL, IPA /ˈskeɪl/.
SKAYL
US /ˈskeɪl/ · UK /ˈskeɪl/
Syllables: SKAYL (1 syllable)
noun and verb: The relative size of something, a device for weighing, or a series of musical notes.
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Scale in a Sentence
- A map at this scale shows every footpath.
- Put the parcel on the scale.
- Pianists warm up with a scale or two.
Common Mispronunciations of Scale
Not SKAH-lay
One beat. The Italian scala is the word with two, and the final e here is silent.
Not SAYL
A c in front of an a goes hard, so the word opens on a full sk.
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