How to Pronounce Scabs

To pronounce "scabs", say SCABS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SCABS

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💡 Tip for remembering “scabs”

"scabs" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with crabs and slabs, if that helps it stick.

What does scabs mean?

noun

  1. An incrustation over a sore, wound, vesicle, or pustule, formed during healing.
  2. The scabies.

verb

  1. To become covered by a scab or scabs.
  2. To form into scabs and be shed, as damaged or diseased skin.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with scabs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crabsslabslabshabstabsstabsdrabsblabstaxicabsprefabscrabbsabbs

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scabs"?▾

"Scabs" has one syllable.

What does "scabs" mean?▾

Scabs: An incrustation over a sore, wound, vesicle, or pustule, formed during healing.

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