How to pronounce scared
Say it like SKAIRD. Scared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKAIRD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scared pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAIRDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of scared
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAIRD.
What does scared mean?
- made afraid“the frightened child cowered in the corner”“too shocked and scared to move”
Where does scared come from?
From scare + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with scared
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Questions about saying scared
How do you pronounce scared?
Say SKAIRD. The American pronunciation is /skɛrd/. In British English it is /skɛəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scared?
Scared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKAIRD.
Is scared 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 /skɛəd/ (SKAIRD).