How to Pronounce "scalding hot"
expression
ˈskɔɫdɪŋ/ /ˈhɑt
SKAWL-ding HOT
skˈɒldɪŋ/ /hˈɒt
SKOL-ding HOT
Definition
Very, very hot — so hot it could burn your skin, like boiling water or steam.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɔɫdɪŋ/ /ˈhɑt
British English
skˈɒldɪŋ/ /hˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKAWL-ding HOT
UK
SKOL-ding HOT
Listen in Context
Be careful, the tea is scalding hot.
The soup was scalding hot when it arrived.
She burned her mouth on the scalding hot chocolate.
My coffee was scalding hot—I had to wait ten minutes before taking a sip.