How to Pronounce Scanted

To pronounce "scanted", say SCANT-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

SCANT-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “scanted”

"scanted" has 2 syllables: scant-ed. It rhymes with canted and enchanted, if that helps it stick.

What does scanted mean?

verb

  1. To limit in amount or share; to stint.

    “to scant someone in provisions; to scant ourselves in the use of necessaries”

  2. To fail, or become less; to scantle.

    “The wind scants.”

adjective

  1. Diminished; restricted.

Words that rhyme with scanted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cantedenchantedslanteddisenchantedsupplantedgrantedplantedimplantedchantedtransplantedrecantedranted

Related words

deficientinsufficientshortstintskimplightrestrainedless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scanted"?▾

"Scanted" has 2 syllables: scant · ed.

What does "scanted" mean?▾

Scanted: To limit in amount or share; to stint.

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