How to pronounce scars
Say it like SKARZ. Scars is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKARZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scars pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKARZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of scars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAHZ.
What does scars mean?
- plural of scar How to pronounce scar
- third-person singular simple present indicative of scar How to pronounce scar
Words that rhyme with scars
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Questions about saying scars
How do you pronounce scars?
Say SKARZ. The American pronunciation is /skɑrz/. In British English it is /skɑːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scars?
Scars is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKARZ.
Is scars 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 /skɑːz/ (SKAHZ).