How to pronounce scarecrows
Say it like SKAIR-krohz. Scarecrows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAIR).
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- SKAIR
- krohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scarecrows 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 "a" in cat.
- krohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of scarecrows
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SKAK-rohz.
What does scarecrows mean?
- plural of scarecrow How to pronounce scarecrow
- third-person singular simple present indicative of scarecrow How to pronounce scarecrow
Questions about saying scarecrows
How do you pronounce scarecrows?
Say SKAIR-krohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskærˌkroʊz/. In British English it is /ˈskæˌkrəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scarecrows?
Scarecrows has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAIR). Broken into parts: SKAIR · krohz.
Is scarecrows 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 /ˈskæˌkrəʊz/ (SKAK-rohz).