How to pronounce scarifier
Say it like SKAR-ih-fire. Scarifier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAR).
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- SKAR
- ih
- fire
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scarifier 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 "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fireKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of scarifier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAR-ih-fire.
What does scarifier mean?
- One who scarifies.
- The instrument used for scarifying (as for example during plastering).
- An implement for working and loosening the soil; often, one with teeth or shanks that does not bring up a fresh surface.
Where does scarifier come from?
From scarify + -er.
Questions about saying scarifier
How do you pronounce scarifier?
Say SKAR-ih-fire. The American pronunciation is /ˈskærɪfaɪr/. In British English it is /ˈskærɪfaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scarifier?
Scarifier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAR). Broken into parts: SKAR · ih · fire.
Is scarifier 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 /ˈskærɪfaɪə/ (SKAR-ih-fire).