How to pronounce scaramouch
Say it like SKAR-uh-mowch. Scaramouch has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAR).
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- SKAR
- uh
- mowch
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scaramouch 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mowchGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of scaramouch
American and British speakers say scaramouch in essentially the same way: /ˈskærəˌmaʊtʃ/ in the US and /ˈskærəˌmaʊtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAR-uh-mowch.
What does scaramouch mean?
- Alternative spelling of Scaramouche.
Questions about saying scaramouch
How do you pronounce scaramouch?
Say SKAR-uh-mowch. The American pronunciation is /ˈskærəˌmaʊtʃ/. In British English it is /ˈskærəˌmaʊtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scaramouch?
Scaramouch has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAR). Broken into parts: SKAR · uh · mowch.
Do Americans and Brits say scaramouch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskærəˌmaʊtʃ/ and the British form is /ˈskærəˌmaʊtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.