How to Pronounce Scant

To pronounce "scant", say SCANT — one syllable, IPA /skænt/. 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

/skænt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scant”

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

What does scant mean?

adjective

  1. Very little, very few.

    “After his previous escapades, Mary had scant reason to believe John.”

  2. Not full, large, or plentiful; scarcely sufficient; scanty; meager; not enough.

    “a scant allowance of provisions or water; a scant pattern of cloth for a garment”

Synonyms

geasonfewlittleslight

Antonyms

ampleplenty

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Words that rhyme with scant

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cantsupplantconfidantedecantlevantrantchantauntplantenchantimplantrecant

Related words

deficientinsufficientshortstintskimplightscantyscarce

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scant"?▾

"Scant" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "scant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scant" is /skænt/.

What does "scant" mean?▾

Scant: Very little, very few.

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