How to pronounce scarlet
Say it like SKAR-lut. Scarlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAR).
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- SKAR
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scarlet 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.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scarlet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAH-lit.
What does scarlet mean?
- a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
- of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
Where does scarlet come from?
From Middle English scarlet, scarlat, borrowed from Old French escarlate (“a type of cloth”), from Medieval Latin scarlātum (“scarlet cloth”), of uncertain origin.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with scarlet
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Questions about saying scarlet
How do you pronounce scarlet?
Say SKAR-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɑrlət/. In British English it is /ˈskɑːlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scarlet?
Scarlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAR). Broken into parts: SKAR · lut.
Is scarlet 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 /ˈskɑːlɪt/ (SKAH-lit).