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How to pronounce “scold”

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Pronunciation guide for scold

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of scold with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Otters of Singapore — and Other Unexpected Wildlife Thriving in CitiesI scold my students if I see this, and I get scolded if I’m this close.
Definition summary
A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.

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How to pronounce scold

The Otters of Singapore — and Other Unexpected Wildlife Thriving in Cities

I scold my students if I see this, and I get scolded if I’m this close.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “scold”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.
  • [Verb]
  • (ambitransitive) To rebuke angrily.
  • (ornithology) Of birds, to make harsh vocalisations in aggression.
  • Of birds, to make vocalisations that resemble human scolding.
  • Misconstruction of scald.

Practice Nearby Words

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