How to Pronounce Scabies

To pronounce "scabies", say SCAB-ies — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskei.biz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈskei.biz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scabies”

"scabies" has 2 syllables: scab-ies. It rhymes with abbeys and tabbies, if that helps it stick.

What does scabies mean?

noun

  1. An infestation of parasitic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei, causing intense itching caused by the mites burrowing into the skin of humans and other animals. It is easily transmissible from human to human; secondary skin infection may occur.

Words that rhyme with scabies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abbeystabbiestabisnabiscabbies

Related words

itchpsoropticsarcopticcootiescrustedscabiophobiaacarodermatitisschistosomiasis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scabies"?▾

"Scabies" has 2 syllables: scab · ies.

What is the IPA transcription of "scabies"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scabies" is /ˈskei.biz/.

What does "scabies" mean?▾

Scabies: An infestation of parasitic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei, causing intense itching caused by the mites burrowing into the skin of humans and other animals. It is easily transmissible from human to human; secondary skin infection may occur.

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