How to pronounce scarred
Say it like SKARD. Scarred is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKARD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scarred pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of scarred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAHD.
What does scarred mean?
Words that rhyme with scarred
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scarred.
Questions about saying scarred
How do you pronounce scarred?
Say SKARD. The American pronunciation is /skɑrd/. In British English it is /skɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scarred?
Scarred is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKARD.
Is scarred 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 /skɑːd/ (SKAHD).