How to pronounce scarab
Say it like SKAR-ub. Scarab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce scarab. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SKAR
- ub
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scarab 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 "a" in cat.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scarab
American and British speakers say scarab in essentially the same way: /ˈskærəb/ in the US and /ˈskærəb/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAR-ub.
What does scarab mean?
- A beetle of the species Scarabaeus sacer, sacred to the ancient Egyptians.
- Any species of beetle belonging to the family Scarabaeidae.
- A symbol, seal, amulet, or gem fashioned to resemble the sacred beetle.
Where does scarab come from?
From Middle French scarabée, from Latin scarabaeus (“beetle”).
Questions about saying scarab
How do you pronounce scarab?
Say SKAR-ub. The American pronunciation is /ˈskærəb/. In British English it is /ˈskærəb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scarab?
Scarab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAR). Broken into parts: SKAR · ub.
Do Americans and Brits say scarab the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskærəb/ and the British form is /ˈskærəb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.