How to pronounce scrawny
Say it like SKRAW-nee. Scrawny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRAW).
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- SKRAW
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrawny 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of scrawny
American and British speakers say scrawny in essentially the same way: /ˈskrɔni/ in the US and /ˈskrɔːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRAW-nee.
What does scrawny mean?
- Thin, malnourished, and weak.
Where does scrawny come from?
Alternatively, perhaps from Old Norse skrælna (“to be shrivelled”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with scrawny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scrawny.
Questions about saying scrawny
How do you pronounce scrawny?
Say SKRAW-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrɔni/. In British English it is /ˈskrɔːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrawny?
Scrawny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRAW). Broken into parts: SKRAW · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say scrawny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskrɔni/ and the British form is /ˈskrɔːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.