How to Pronounce “scalpel

word

/ˈskæɫpəɫ/
SKAL-puhl
/skˈælpəl/
SKAL-puhl

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈskæɫpəɫ/

British English

/skˈælpəl/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

SKAL-puhl

UK

SKAL-puhl

Listen in Context

The doctor used a scalpel to make a small cut.

A scalpel must be very sharp to work well.

The nurse handed the scalpel to the surgeon.

Be careful—using a scalpel takes practice and a steady hand.