How to pronounce scarface
Say it like SKAR-fays. Scarface has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAR).
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- SKAR
- fays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scarface 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 "ah" in father.
- faysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of scarface
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAH-fays.
What does scarface mean?
- A person with a scarred face.
Where does scarface come from?
From scar + face.
Questions about saying scarface
How do you pronounce scarface?
Say SKAR-fays. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɑrˌfeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈskɑːˌfeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scarface?
Scarface has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAR). Broken into parts: SKAR · fays.
Is scarface 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 /ˈskɑːˌfeɪs/ (SKAH-fays).