How to Pronounce "scuppered"
word
ˈskəpɝ
SKUHP-er
skˈʌpəd
SKUHP-uhd
Definition
To ruin or prevent something, especially a plan or project, from succeeding.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskəpɝ
British English
skˈʌpəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKUHP-er
UK
SKUHP-uhd
Listen in Context
The rain scuppered our picnic plans.
His injury scuppered his chances of playing in the final.
The deal was scuppered at the last minute.
Unexpected costs completely scuppered the project.