How to pronounce scar
Say it like SKAR. Scar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of scar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAH.
What does scar mean?
- a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
- an indication of damage
- mark with a scar“The skin disease scarred his face permanently”
Where does scar come from?
Displaced native Old English dolg, dolgswæþ, and wundswaþu (“scar”).
Words that rhyme with scar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scar.
Questions about saying scar
How do you pronounce scar?
Say SKAR. The American pronunciation is /skɑr/. In British English it is /skɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scar?
Scar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKAR.
Is scar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /skɑː/ (SKAH).