How to pronounce scarry
Say it like SKAR-ee. Scarry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAR).
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- SKAR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scarry 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of scarry
American and British speakers say scarry in essentially the same way: /ˈskæri/ in the US and /ˈskæri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAR-ee.
What does scarry mean?
- Like a scar, or rocky eminence.
- Bearing scars, or marks of wounds.
Where does scarry come from?
From Middle English scarri, equivalent to scar (“rocky eminence”) + -y.
Questions about saying scarry
How do you pronounce scarry?
Say SKAR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskæri/. In British English it is /ˈskæri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scarry?
Scarry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAR). Broken into parts: SKAR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say scarry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskæri/ and the British form is /ˈskæri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.