To pronounce "hard-scrabble", say HARDSCR-abbl-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
hard-scrabble
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HARDSCR-abbl-e
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"hard-scrabble" has 3 syllables: hardscr-abbl-e.
"Hard-scrabble" has 3 syllables: hardscr · abbl · e.
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