How to Pronounce "scuttled"
word
ˈskətəɫd
SKUH-tuhld
skˈʌtəld
SKUH-tuhld
Definition
Moved quickly and with short steps, often used for small animals or people in a hurry. It can also mean deliberately sinking a ship.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskətəɫd
British English
skˈʌtəld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKUH-tuhld
UK
SKUH-tuhld
Listen in Context
The mouse scuttled across the kitchen floor.
She scuttled out of the room when the teacher arrived.
The sailors scuttled the old ship to prevent it from being captured.
He scuttled away before anyone could ask him a question.