How to pronounce scabby
Say it like SKAB-ee. Scabby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAB).
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- SKAB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scabby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of scabby
American and British speakers say scabby in essentially the same way: /ˈskæbi/ in the US and /ˈskæbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAB-ee.
What does scabby mean?
- Affected with scabs; full of scabs.
- Diseased with the scab (mange): mangy.
- Having a blotched, uneven appearance.
Where does scabby come from?
From Middle English scabby, scabbie, equivalent to scab + -y.
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Words that rhyme with scabby
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Questions about saying scabby
How do you pronounce scabby?
Say SKAB-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskæbi/. In British English it is /ˈskæbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scabby?
Scabby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAB). Broken into parts: SKAB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say scabby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskæbi/ and the British form is /ˈskæbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.