How to pronounce scarify
Say it like SKAR-ih-fy. Scarify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAR).
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- SKAR
- ih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scarify 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of scarify
American and British speakers say scarify in essentially the same way: /ˈskærɪˌfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈskærɪˌfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAR-ih-fy.
What does scarify mean?
- To remove thatch (build-up of organic matter on the soil) from a lawn, to dethatch.
- To make scratches or cuts on.“A combing tool is used to scarify, cross-scratch, or score the surface of a scratch coat or undercoat of plaster.”
- To damage the testa (seed coat) of a seed by cutting, scraping, chemicals, hot water, or fire to allow permeation of water and faster germination.
- To frighten; to scare, to terrify.
Questions about saying scarify
How do you pronounce scarify?
Say SKAR-ih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈskærɪˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈskærɪˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scarify?
Scarify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAR). Broken into parts: SKAR · ih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say scarify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskærɪˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈskærɪˌfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.