How to pronounce scapegrace
Say it like SKAYP-grays. Scapegrace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAYP).
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- SKAYP
- grays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scapegrace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAYPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- graysKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of scapegrace
American and British speakers say scapegrace in essentially the same way: /ˈskeɪpɡreɪs/ in the US and /ˈskeɪpɡreɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAYP-grays.
What does scapegrace mean?
- A wild and reckless person (especially a boy); a scoundrel.
Where does scapegrace come from?
From scape (“(archaic) escape”) + grace (“grace of god”).
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Questions about saying scapegrace
How do you pronounce scapegrace?
Say SKAYP-grays. The American pronunciation is /ˈskeɪpɡreɪs/. In British English it is /ˈskeɪpɡreɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scapegrace?
Scapegrace has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAYP). Broken into parts: SKAYP · grays.
Do Americans and Brits say scapegrace the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskeɪpɡreɪs/ and the British form is /ˈskeɪpɡreɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.