How to pronounce scanties
Say it like SKAN-teez. Scanties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAN).
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US American/ˈskæntiz/SKAN-teez
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- SKAN
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scanties pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does scanties mean?
noun
- Small panties; skimpy underwear for a woman or girl.
Where does scanties come from?
From scanty + -s.
Questions about saying scanties
How do you pronounce scanties?
Say SKAN-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈskæntiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scanties?
Scanties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAN). Broken into parts: SKAN · teez.