How to pronounce scraw
Say it like SKRAW. Scraw is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKRAW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scraw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of scraw
American and British speakers say scraw in essentially the same way: /skrɔ/ in the US and /skrɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRAW.
What does scraw mean?
- Such a turf covering the roof of a cottage beneath the thatch.
Where does scraw come from?
From Irish scrath (“a turf”), sgraith (“a turf, green sod”), akin to Scottish Gaelic sgrath, sgroth (“the outer skin of anything, a turf, a green sod”).
Words that rhyme with scraw
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scraw.
Questions about saying scraw
How do you pronounce scraw?
Say SKRAW. The American pronunciation is /skrɔ/. In British English it is /skrɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scraw?
Scraw is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKRAW.
Do Americans and Brits say scraw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skrɔ/ and the British form is /skrɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.