How to pronounce scrappy
Say it like SKRAP-ee. Scrappy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRAP).
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- SKRAP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrappy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of scrappy
American and British speakers say scrappy in essentially the same way: /ˈskræpi/ in the US and /ˈskræpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRAP-ee.
What does scrappy mean?
- Consisting of scraps; fragmentary; lacking unity or consistency.“That was a scrappy lecture.”
- Having an aggressive spirit; inclined to fight or strive.“He's a scrappy dog and will charge at you if you taunt him.”
- (Of a fight) characterized by lots of ungainly or wild punches, grabs, wrestling, etc.
Where does scrappy come from?
From scrap + -y.
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Words that rhyme with scrappy
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Questions about saying scrappy
How do you pronounce scrappy?
Say SKRAP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskræpi/. In British English it is /ˈskræpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrappy?
Scrappy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRAP). Broken into parts: SKRAP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say scrappy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskræpi/ and the British form is /ˈskræpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.