How to Pronounce "scrooge"
word
/ˈskɹudʒ/
skrooj
/skɹˈuːdʒ/
skrooj
Definition
A scrooge is a person who hates spending money and is very stingy. The word comes from Ebenezer Scrooge, a character in the story 'A Christmas Carol' who is famously mean about money.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈskɹudʒ/
British English
/skɹˈuːdʒ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
skrooj
UK
skrooj
Listen in Context
My uncle is a real scrooge with his money.
Nobody wants to invite a scrooge to a party.
Don't be such a scrooge—buy the gift!
Around the holidays, my dad turns into a total scrooge.