scotch woodcock

Questions

How do you pronounce scotch woodcock?

The recorded pronunciation is /skɑtʃ ˈwʊdˌkɑk/.

What does scotch woodcock mean?

A savoury dish of creamy scrambled eggs served over toast spread with anchovy paste or relish.

Where does scotch woodcock come from?

The name is modelled on Welsh rabbit. Just as Welsh rabbit contains no rabbit, Scotch woodcock contains no woodcock.

How to pronounce scotch woodcock

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “scotch woodcock”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/skɑtʃ ˈwʊdˌkɑk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “scotch woodcock”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “scotch woodcock” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.