How to Pronounce "scalping"

word

ˈskæɫpɪŋ

SKAL-ping

skˈælpɪŋ

SKAL-ping

Definition

Scalping usually means buying and quickly reselling tickets or products at a higher price, or in finance, making many small, quick trades to take profits from small price changes.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈskæɫpɪŋ

British English

skˈælpɪŋ

Simplified Pronunciation

SKAL-ping

Listen in Context

Ticket scalping is illegal in many states.

Scalping can mean making small, quick trades in the stock market.

Many people try scalping at concerts to make extra money.

Online scalping has become harder to stop with digital tickets.