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Pronunciation of Scallops

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TheShellBeach · 26/03/2024 12:18

Just that, really.
Do you say "scallops" or "scollops"?

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Dumbo18 · 26/03/2024 12:19

Aren’t they two different things?

19lottie82 · 26/03/2024 12:19

Scallops

dudsville · 26/03/2024 12:20

"Skalips" here!

TheShellBeach · 26/03/2024 12:21

Dumbo18 · 26/03/2024 12:19

Aren’t they two different things?

I don't think so. Willing to be corrected though.

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SofaSpuds · 26/03/2024 12:21

Scollops for the fishy stuff, scallops for the potatoey stuff 😋

  • both spelt scallops! Just the pronunciation differs.
Nagado · 26/03/2024 12:21

I say scollops (south east) for the seafood. I had no idea there was a potato thing with a similar name!

Isn’t it like scone?

Dumbo18 · 26/03/2024 12:23

TheShellBeach · 26/03/2024 12:21

I don't think so. Willing to be corrected though.

Scallops are potato based and scollops are shell fish? I could be wrong though 😂

Tarkan · 26/03/2024 12:23

Scollop. Only for the seafood. It's not a potato thing here, that's a fritter.

TheShellBeach · 26/03/2024 12:24

SofaSpuds · 26/03/2024 12:21

Scollops for the fishy stuff, scallops for the potatoey stuff 😋

  • both spelt scallops! Just the pronunciation differs.
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What's the potatoey stuff?
🤣

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Cheeesus · 26/03/2024 12:24

I think scallops is a more ‘posh’ pronounciation, for the fish thing. Scallops is also American so that might have an influence.

TheShellBeach · 26/03/2024 12:25

Oh Lord. I didn't know potatoes were sometimes involved.

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Giggorata · 26/03/2024 12:25

Scollops for both.
Although the potato ones weren't a thing in the SE, where I am from.

ApolloandDaphne · 26/03/2024 12:25

Scallops not scollops. I've never heard them pronounced any other way. Scottish if that makes a difference.

kebabroll · 26/03/2024 12:26

ScOllops--> seafood
ScAllops--> potato fritter (I'm Northern)

SofaSpuds · 26/03/2024 12:27

TheShellBeach · 26/03/2024 12:24

What's the potatoey stuff?
🤣

Falling out of favour probably now, but sliced potatoes that are battered and deep fried. Usually only available in chippers where I live.

Cheeesus · 26/03/2024 12:27

Potato thing is either a potato thing sold in a fish and chips place, bit like a fish cake, but potato or mostly potato and some fish, or scalloped potato as photo.

Pronunciation of Scallops
AgentProvocateur · 26/03/2024 12:30

Scallops for both. In Scotland. Have only heard scollops on TV.

Westfacing · 26/03/2024 12:32

Pronounced scollop, whether seafood, potato or an edging!

EdithStourton · 26/03/2024 12:35

Westfacing · 26/03/2024 12:32

Pronounced scollop, whether seafood, potato or an edging!

This.

SofaSpuds · 26/03/2024 12:37

Cheeesus · 26/03/2024 12:27

Potato thing is either a potato thing sold in a fish and chips place, bit like a fish cake, but potato or mostly potato and some fish, or scalloped potato as photo.

I didn't realise it also came like a gratin!
This is what I was thinking of....

Pronunciation of Scallops
Sera1989 · 26/03/2024 12:39

Googled scalloped potatoes and it looks a bit like gratin/dauphinoise? I say scollops and dofinwarse 😄

RaraRachael · 26/03/2024 12:40

NE Scotland scallops for the fishy things. Never heard of anything potatoey with a similar name. They're obviously not a thing here.

Menomeno · 26/03/2024 12:43

Scallops where I’m from is just slices of potato dipped in flour or thin batter and deep fried. Nothing like dauphinois. I say scollops for both.

TextureSeeker · 26/03/2024 12:44

Scallops. I'm in Ireland but I don't know if that makes a difference. Its not something I ever have cause to say really though. Seafood is not for me so it's not something I would ever order or prepare.

DollyPartonsBeard · 26/03/2024 12:45

I'm keen to know which pronunciation is correct for the curvy edging on fabric type of scallop!

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