How to pronounce scurvy
Say it like SKUR-vee. Scurvy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR).
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- SKUR
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scurvy 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.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of scurvy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKUR-vee.
What does scurvy mean?
- A disease caused by insufficient intake of vitamin C, leading to the formation of livid spots on the skin, spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and bleeding into the skin and from almost all mucous membranes; (countable, obsolete) an occurrence of this disease.
Where does scurvy come from?
The noun is derived from the adjective.
Words that rhyme with scurvy
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Questions about saying scurvy
How do you pronounce scurvy?
Say SKUR-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɝvi/. In British English it is /ˈskɜːvi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scurvy?
Scurvy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUR). Broken into parts: SKUR · vee.
Is scurvy 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 /ˈskɜːvi/ (SKUR-vee).