How to pronounce "skulked" in English
skʌlkt
SKUHLKT
Primary stress: SKUHLKT
Hear native speakers say skulked in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “skulked”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
SKUHLKT
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As a single-syllable word, "skulked" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Do not add an extra syllable ("-ed") to this verb.
How Native Speakers Say It: Blend the ending directly into a single sharp /t/ stop without an intervening vowel sound.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "skulked" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "skulked is" sounds like "skulked-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "skulked" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“skulked skulled better than a romance novel yeah totally don't want to shame anyone for”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“They skulked up to the cash register, saying in the hushed tones of a John Le Carre character, they wanted to buy the book.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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skulked skulled better than a romance novel yeah totally don't want to shame anyone for
Hear it in context: “skulked”
2 clipsThe English word “skulked” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as skʌlkt (phonetic respelling: SKUHLKT). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (SKUHLKT), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “skulked” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “skulked” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @2:51
“Lo if one SOS it is likely one Lo the other gods laughed and Thor skulked skulled better than a romance novel yeah totally don't want to shame anyone for skulled better than a romance novel yeah totally don't want to shame anyone for”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @8:41
“to feel part of something. They skulked up to the cash register, saying in the hushed tones of a John Le Carre character, they wanted to buy the book. saying in the hushed tones of a John Le Carre character,”
Definition & Meaning: “skulked”
- A group of foxes.
- A group of people seen as being fox-like (e.g. cunning, dishonest, or having nefarious plans).
- To stay where one cannot be seen, conceal oneself (often in a cowardly way or with the intent of doing harm).
- To move in a stealthy or furtive way; to come or go while trying to avoid detection.
- simple past and past participle of skulk
Example Sentences (3)
- “A skulk of foxes, a cowardice of curs are tonight’s traffic whispering in the yards and lanes.”
- “[…] a skulk of priests flapped out of the Church of San Geronimo, and women kneeling at novena put away their beads […]”
- “skulked skulled better than a romance novel yeah totally don't want to shame anyone for”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “skulked”
- Pronunciation:
- SKUHLKT
- Syllables:
- SKUHLKT
- Written Hyphenation:
- skul · ked
- Primary stress:
- SKUHLKT
- IPA:
- skʌlkt
- Hear it in context
- skulked
Synonyms: “skulked”
Hear words related in meaning to “skulked” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “skulked”
-ʌlktWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"skulked" (⁄skʌlkt⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "skulked" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about skulked
How do you pronounce “skulked”?
“skulked” is pronounced ⁄skʌlkt⁄ (SKUHLKT). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “skulked”?
The primary stress in “skulked” is on “SKUHLKT”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “skulked” mean?
A group of foxes.
How can I hear “skulked” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “skulked”?
Do not add an extra syllable ("-ed") to this verb. Blend the ending directly into a single sharp /t/ stop without an intervening vowel sound.