How to Pronounce "scald"
word
ˈskɔɫd
SKAWLD
skˈɒld
SKOLD
Definition
To burn something or someone with hot liquid or steam. It can also mean to heat a liquid, usually water or milk, until it is very hot but not boiling.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɔɫd
British English
skˈɒld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKAWLD
UK
SKOLD
Listen in Context
Be careful not to scald your hand with the hot water.
You need to scald the milk before adding it to the recipe.
The soup was so hot it could scald your tongue.
"Ouch! I just scalded myself on the steam from the kettle."