How to pronounce scav
Say it like SKAV. Scav is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKAV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scav pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of scav
American and British speakers say scav in essentially the same way: /skæv/ in the US and /skæv/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAV.
What does scav mean?
- To scavenge; to steal.
Words that rhyme with scav
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scav.
Questions about saying scav
How do you pronounce scav?
Say SKAV. The American pronunciation is /skæv/. In British English it is /skæv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scav?
Scav is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKAV.
Do Americans and Brits say scav the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skæv/ and the British form is /skæv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.