How to pronounce scurry
Say it like SKUR-ree. Scurry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR).
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- SKUR
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scurry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKURSay this part loudest and longest.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of scurry
American and British speakers say scurry in essentially the same way: /ˈskɜri/ in the US and /ˈskʌri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKUHR-ee.
What does scurry mean?
- To run with quick light steps, to scamper.
- A dash.
- Bustle.
Where does scurry come from?
Perhaps from hurry-skurry, a reduplication of hurry.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with scurry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scurry.
Questions about saying scurry
How do you pronounce scurry?
Say SKUR-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɜri/. In British English it is /ˈskʌri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scurry?
Scurry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR). Broken into parts: SKUR · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say scurry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɜri/ and the British form is /ˈskʌri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.