How Do You Spell SCUPPERHOSE?
Pronunciation: [skˈʌpəhˌə͡ʊz] (IPA) 
Scupperhose is a peculiar word that can be spelled in several different ways, including "scupper hose" or "scupper-house." Phonetically, it is pronounced as /ˈskʌpərhoʊz/, with a stress on the first syllable. It refers to a drain that is commonly used on boats, and it is often used in architectural designs as well. The word is likely derived from the Dutch word "schoppeer," which means "scuttle" or "hatch," and is thought to have entered the English language in the 17th century.
