How to pronounce scarcer
Say it like SKAIR-ser. Scarcer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAIR).
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US American/ˈskɛrsɚ/SKAIR-ser
UK British/ˈskɛəsə/SKAIR-suh
- SKAIR
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scarcer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scarcer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAIR-suh.
What does scarcer mean?
adjective
- comparative form of scarce: more scarce How to pronounce scarce
Questions about saying scarcer
How do you pronounce scarcer?
Say SKAIR-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɛrsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskɛəsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scarcer?
Scarcer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAIR). Broken into parts: SKAIR · ser.
Is scarcer 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 /ˈskɛəsə/ (SKAIR-suh).