How to Pronounce "scold for"
expression
ˈskoʊɫd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
SKOHLD for, SKOHLD fer, SKOHLD fur
skˈəʊld/ /fˈɔː
sk-OHLD f-AW
Definition
To angrily tell someone they did something wrong, usually by speaking in a sharp or critical way, because of a specific reason or action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskoʊɫd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
skˈəʊld/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKOHLD for, SKOHLD fer, SKOHLD fur
UK
sk-OHLD f-AW
Listen in Context
My mother scolded me for coming home late.
The teacher scolded Tom for not doing his homework.
Dad scolded us for making too much noise.
She always scolds me for forgetting her birthday.