To pronounce "scantily", say SCANT-ily — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskæntɪli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈskæntɪli/
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"scantily" has 2 syllables: scant-ily. It rhymes with jantily, if that helps it stick.
adverb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Scantily" has 2 syllables: scant · ily.
The IPA transcription of "scantily" is /ˈskæntɪli/.
Scantily: In a scanty manner; not fully; not plentifully; sparingly
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