How to pronounce scurfy
Say it like SKUR-fee. Scurfy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR).
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- SKUR
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scurfy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of scurfy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKUR-fee.
What does scurfy mean?
- Characterized by scurf; covered with scurf.
Where does scurfy come from?
From scurf + -y.
Words that rhyme with scurfy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scurfy.
Questions about saying scurfy
How do you pronounce scurfy?
Say SKUR-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɝfi/. In British English it is /ˈskɜːfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scurfy?
Scurfy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR). Broken into parts: SKUR · fee.
Is scurfy 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 /ˈskɜːfi/ (SKUR-fee).