How Do You Spell SCOLDING?

Pronunciation: [skˈə͡ʊldɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "scolding" is spelled with the letters S-C-O-L-D-I-N-G. Phonetically, it is transcribed as /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/. The first syllable "sco-" is pronounced as /skoʊ/, which is a diphthong sound of "oh" and "uh". The second syllable "-ld-" is pronounced as /ld/, which is a voiced consonant cluster. The final syllable "-ing" is pronounced as /ɪŋ/, which is a nasal sound. "Scolding" is a verb that means to criticize or rebuke someone sternly or angrily.

SCOLDING Meaning and Definition

1. Scolding is a noun that refers to the act of criticizing or reprimanding someone harshly and angrily. It is a form of verbal discipline or reproof usually delivered in a stern or angry tone. Scolding can occur in various contexts, such as within families, schools, workplaces, or even in casual social interactions.

   When someone scolds another person, they express their disapproval or dissatisfaction with their behavior or actions. Typically, scolding involves using strong and reproachful language, often pointing out mistakes or wrongdoings that need to be corrected. The intent behind scolding is to admonish or rebuke someone in order to correct their behavior, teach a lesson, or instill discipline.

   A scolding can be characterized by a raised voice, a sharp tone, and a sense of authority. The scolder often emphasizes the consequences or negative outcomes resulting from the person's actions, sometimes with the intention to make the individual feel guilty or ashamed. The recipient of a scolding may experience feelings of humiliation, fear, or remorse.

   The purpose of scolding varies depending on the situation or the relationship between the parties involved. It can serve as a means of enforcing societal norms, maintaining order, or shaping individual behavior. However, its effectiveness as a disciplinary method is often debated, as excessive or continuous scolding may lead to resentment, defiance, or decreased self-esteem.

2. • Railing language; the act of rebuking or reproving.

   • Given to the use of railing language, generally used in reference to women.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SCOLDING

• sculding
• scoulding
• scolling
• coliding
• scoldong
• slding
• solding
• scaleing
• scafolding
• sculting
• scholling
• collding
• scholing
• coluding
• scaulding
• soldin
• scowlding
• scouling
• scheding
• colding
• scooling
• scooding
• scoleing
• scollding
• scoldin
• scoldding
• scolting
• scoldigly
• stouding
• stogding
• szordini
• smoulding
• Shcoling
• schoulding
• Schodding
• scoodding
• Scoldlingly
• Skelding

Etymology of SCOLDING

The word "scolding" originated from the Middle English term "scolden" which was derived from the Old English term "gescaldan". This Old English term was a combination of the prefix "ge-" (meaning "together" or "completely") and the verb "scaldan" (meaning "to scald" or "to boil over"). Originally, the term "scolden" referred to the act of rebuking or chastising someone sharply and passionately, similar to how boiling liquid overflows. Over time, this term evolved into "scolding", which specifically denotes the act of verbally reproaching, admonishing, or reprimanding someone.

Similar spelling words for SCOLDING

• schooltime,
• scaled,
• schildt,
• schuldt,
• scald,
• schoolwide,
• schlitz,
• scold,
• school day,
• scheldt,
• schild,
• schooled,
• scolder,
• Schield,
• Schuld,
• scalding,
• schleiden,
• Schildgen.

Plural form of SCOLDING is SCOLDINGS

Conjugate verb Scolding

CONDITIONAL

I would scold

we would scold

you would scold

he/she/it would scold

they would scold

FUTURE

I will scold

we will scold

you will scold

he/she/it will scold

they will scold

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have scolded

we will have scolded

you will have scolded

he/she/it will have scolded

they will have scolded

PAST

I scolded

we scolded

you scolded

he/she/it scolded

they scolded

PAST PERFECT

I had scolded

we had scolded

you had scolded

he/she/it had scolded

they had scolded

PRESENT

I scold

we scold

you scold

he/she/it scolds

they scold

PRESENT PERFECT

I have scolded

we have scolded

you have scolded

he/she/it has scolded

they have scolded

I am scolding

we are scolding

you are scolding

he/she/it is scolding

they are scolding

I was scolding

we were scolding

you were scolding

he/she/it was scolding

they were scolding

I will be scolding

we will be scolding

you will be scolding

he/she/it will be scolding

they will be scolding

I have been scolding

we have been scolding

you have been scolding

he/she/it has been scolding

they have been scolding

I had been scolding

we had been scolding

you had been scolding

he/she/it had been scolding

they had been scolding

I will have been scolding

we will have been scolding

you will have been scolding

he/she/it will have been scolding

they will have been scolding

I would have scolded

we would have scolded

you would have scolded

he/she/it would have scolded

they would have scolded

I would be scolding

we would be scolding

you would be scolding

he/she/it would be scolding

they would be scolding

I would have been scolding

we would have been scolding

you would have been scolding

he/she/it would have been scolding

they would have been scolding