Dictionary of English - scallop

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

The standard pronunciation in Britain is [skol-op], to rhyme with trollop. Some people pronounce it, as you might expect from the spelling, with a short a sound. This is the standard pronunciation in the USA, although [skol-op] is also heard there. Note that the word can also be spelt scollop. In this case it is pronounced as you would expect from the spelling.

The distinctive pattern in the hoist is designed to look like woven cloth. Effective date: 7 June 1995. >>