How to Pronounce "scolding"
word
ˈskoʊɫdɪŋ
SKOHL-ding
skˈəʊldɪŋ
SKOHL-ding
Definition
A scolding is when someone speaks to another person angrily or strictly because they have done something wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskoʊɫdɪŋ
British English
skˈəʊldɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKOHL-ding
UK
SKOHL-ding
Listen in Context
The teacher gave him a scolding for talking in class.
After breaking the vase, Mark was afraid of his mother's scolding.
No one likes getting a scolding in front of others.
He got a serious scolding from his boss for missing the deadline.