To pronounce "scabrous", say SCABR-ous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈska-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈska-/
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"scabrous" has 2 syllables: scabr-ous. It rhymes with glabrous and labrus, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“After the incident with the gasoline, Noel’s burnt arm remained scabrous, and was susceptible to infections.”
“The novel was a flagrantly scabrous bodice-ripper, and Rachael was ashamed to read it in public.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Scabrous" has 2 syllables: scabr · ous.
The IPA transcription of "scabrous" is /ˈska-/.
Scabrous: Covered with scales or scabs; hence, very coarse or rough.
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