Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

screw-up

/skɹˈuˌʌp/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.25 in modern English

Syllables
screw-up
IPA
/skɹˈuˌʌp/
14
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of screwup.

Inflected Forms

screw-ups (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce screw-up?
The recorded pronunciation is /skɹˈuˌʌp/.
What does screw-up mean?
Alternative spelling of screwup.

How to pronounce screw-up

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “screw-up”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/skɹˈuˌʌp/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “screw-up” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.