How to Pronounce "scullion"
word
ˈskəɫjən
SKUHL-yuhn
skˈʌliən
SKUHL-ee-uhn
Definition
A scullion is a servant who does the lowest and most unpleasant jobs in a kitchen, such as washing dishes or cleaning floors.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskəɫjən
British English
skˈʌliən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKUHL-yuhn
UK
SKUHL-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
The scullion scrubbed the pots all day long.
The rich family hired a scullion to clean the kitchen.
A scullion's job was often dirty and tiring.
Back in medieval times, being a scullion meant you were at the very bottom of the household staff.