How to pronounce scrag
Say it like SKRAG. Scrag is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKRAG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of scrag
American and British speakers say scrag in essentially the same way: /skræɡ/ in the US and /skræɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRAG.
What does scrag mean?
- A scrog.
- A ragged, stunted tree or branch.
- To harass; to manhandle.
- To destroy or kill.
Where does scrag come from?
Perhaps related to Norwegian skragg (a lean person), dialectal Swedish skragge (old and torn thing), Danish skrog (hull, carcass); perhaps related to shrink.
Words that rhyme with scrag
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scrag.
Questions about saying scrag
How do you pronounce scrag?
Say SKRAG. The American pronunciation is /skræɡ/. In British English it is /skræɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrag?
Scrag is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKRAG.
Do Americans and Brits say scrag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skræɡ/ and the British form is /skræɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.