How to pronounce scarceness
Say it like SKEH-er-snus. Scarceness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKEH).
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- SKEH
- er
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scarceness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scarceness
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAIR-snus.
What does scarceness mean?
- The property of being scarce; dearth, rarity.
Where does scarceness come from?
Inherited from Middle English scarsnesse; by surface analysis, scarce + ness.
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Questions about saying scarceness
How do you pronounce scarceness?
Say SKEH-er-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɛɚsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈskɛəsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scarceness?
Scarceness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKEH). Broken into parts: SKEH · er · snus.
Is scarceness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈskɛəsnəs/ (SKAIR-snus).