How to pronounce scarper
Say it like SKAR-per. Scarper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAR).
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- SKAR
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scarper 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scarper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAH-puh.
What does scarper mean?
- Chiefly in scarper the letty: to depart quickly or run away from (a place); to flee.
- To depart quickly; to escape, to flee, to run away.
- Chiefly in do a scarper: an act of departing quickly or running away; an escape, a flight.
Where does scarper come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Questions about saying scarper
How do you pronounce scarper?
Say SKAR-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɑrpər/. In British English it is /ˈskɑːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scarper?
Scarper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAR). Broken into parts: SKAR · per.
Is scarper 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 /ˈskɑːpə/ (SKAH-puh).