How to pronounce scaur
Say it like SKAW. Scaur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKAW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scaur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of scaur
American and British speakers say scaur in essentially the same way: /skɔ/ in the US and /skɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAW.
What does scaur mean?
- A steep cliff or bank.
Where does scaur come from?
A dialectal form of scar.
Words that rhyme with scaur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scaur.
Questions about saying scaur
How do you pronounce scaur?
Say SKAW. The American pronunciation is /skɔ/. In British English it is /skɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scaur?
Scaur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKAW.
Do Americans and Brits say scaur the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skɔ/ and the British form is /skɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.