Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

scapa flow

/ˈskɑːpə ˈfləʊ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.04 in modern English

Syllables: scapa flow
IPA: /ˈskɑːpə ˈfləʊ/

19

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A body of sheltered water between islands in the Orkney Islands council area, Scotland.

Example Sentences

"Despite the line proving to be a useful strategic route for men and supplies to the British naval fleets stationed at Scapa Flow in both world wars, the Duke's legacy looked to have passed into history when it was listed for closure in the infamous Beeching report."

Etymology

From Old Norse Skalpaflói (“bay of the long isthmus”).

Origin

Source language: Old Norse

Word Breakdown

Root: Skalpaflói

Questions

How do you pronounce scapa flow?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈskɑːpə ˈfləʊ/.
What does scapa flow mean?: A body of sheltered water between islands in the Orkney Islands council area, Scotland.
Where does scapa flow come from?: It is traced to Old Norse.

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