How to Pronounce Scam

To pronounce "scam", say SCAM — one syllable, IPA /skæm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/skæm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “scam”

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

What does scam mean?

noun

  1. A fraudulent deal.

    “That marketing scheme looks like a scam to me.”

  2. Something that is promoted using scams.

    “That car was a scam.”

verb

  1. To defraud or embezzle.

    “They tried to scam her out of her savings.”

Synonyms

con gameconfidence trickswindlecon

Words that rhyme with scam

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shamdamncramprogramslamramclamdamjamepigramlamlamb

Related words

cozenagecheatingfraudulentswindlingdupeswindlebuncotrick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scam"?▾

"Scam" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "scam"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scam" is /skæm/.

What does "scam" mean?▾

Scam: A fraudulent deal.

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