To pronounce "scanty", say SCANTY — one syllable, IPA /ˈskænti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈskænti/
IPA
"scanty" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with canty and ante, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Scanty" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "scanty" is /ˈskænti/.
Scanty: Somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.
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