How Do You Spell SCRUPLER?

Pronunciation: [skɹˈuːplə] (IPA)

The word "Scrupler" is spelled with the letters s-c-r-u-p-l-e-r. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈskruːplər/. The word is derived from the verb "scruple", which means to hesitate or have doubts about something because of moral or ethical considerations. The -er suffix is added to create a noun, meaning someone who scruples or is scrupulous. In American English, the word is sometimes spelled "scruplor," while in British English it is spelled "scrupler."

SCRUPLER Meaning and Definition

1. One who scruples.

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

Common Misspellings for SCRUPLER

• Scruplar

Etymology of SCRUPLER

The word "scrupler" appears to be a derivative of the noun "scruple".

The term "scruple" originated from the Old French word "scrupule" meaning a small weight or measure. It was borrowed from Late Latin "scrupulus", which referred to a sharp stone or a small unit of weight equivalent to 1/24th of an ounce.

Over time, "scruple" came to be associated with moral hesitation or doubt, particularly in matters of conscience. The verb form "scrupling" emerged to describe the act of hesitating or having doubts.

The word "scrupler" is formed by adding the suffix "-er" to the noun "scruple", indicating a person who scruples or hesitates. While "scrupler" is not as commonly used as "scruple", it still maintains the same etymological roots.