How to Pronounce "scold"
word
/ˈskoʊɫd/
SKOHD
/skˈəʊld/
SKOHLD
Definition
To speak angrily to someone because they did something wrong or made a mistake.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈskoʊɫd/
British English
/skˈəʊld/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKOHD
UK
SKOHLD
Listen in Context
My mother scolded me for being late.
The teacher scolded the students for talking in class.
Please don't scold the dog for making a mess.
She scolded him in front of everyone, which embarrassed him a lot.