How to pronounce scoby
Say it like SKOH-bee. Scoby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOH).
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- SKOH
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scoby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of scoby
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SKOH-bee.
What does scoby mean?
- Alternative form of scobby (“chaffinch”).
- Alternative letter-case form of SCOBY (“symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast”).
Words that rhyme with scoby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scoby.
Questions about saying scoby
How do you pronounce scoby?
Say SKOH-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskoʊbi/. In British English it is /ˈskəʊbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scoby?
Scoby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOH). Broken into parts: SKOH · bee.
Is scoby pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈskəʊbi/ (SKOH-bee).