How to pronounce scurf
Say it like SKURF. Scurf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKURF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scurf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKURFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of scurf
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKURF.
What does scurf mean?
- A skin disease.
- The flakes of skin that fall off as a result of a skin disease.
- Any crust-like formations on the skin, or in general.
- A gray bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus).
Where does scurf come from?
From scurf (“skin disease causing scabs or scales; flakes of skin that fall off due to a skin disease, etc.”), from Old English scurf, from Proto-Germanic *skurf- (“to gnaw”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)ker- (“to cut off, sever; to divide, separate”).
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Words that rhyme with scurf
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Questions about saying scurf
How do you pronounce scurf?
Say SKURF. The American pronunciation is /skɝf/. In British English it is /skɜːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scurf?
Scurf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKURF.
Is scurf pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /skɜːf/ (SKURF).