How to pronounce scanty
Say it like SKAN-tee. Scanty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAN).
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US American/ˈskænti/SKAN-tee
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- SKAN
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scanty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does scanty mean?
adjective
- Somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.“A girl dressed in scanty clothing”
- Sparing; niggardly; parsimonious; stingy.
- Revealing.
Where does scanty come from?
From scant + -y.
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Words that rhyme with scanty
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Questions about saying scanty
How do you pronounce scanty?
Say SKAN-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskænti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scanty?
Scanty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAN). Broken into parts: SKAN · tee.