How to Pronounce Scarce

To pronounce "scarce", say SCARC-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskɛəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈskɛəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scarce”

"scarce" has 2 syllables: scarc-e.

What does scarce mean?

adjective

  1. Uncommon, rare; difficult to find; insufficient to meet a demand.
  2. Scantily supplied (with); deficient (in); used with of.

adverb

  1. Scarcely, only just.

Synonyms

geasoninfrequentraresome

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Related words

scarcelydeficientbarelyinsufficientrarehardlytightjust

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scarce"?▾

"Scarce" has 2 syllables: scarc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "scarce"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scarce" is /ˈskɛəs/.

What does "scarce" mean?▾

Scarce: Uncommon, rare; difficult to find; insufficient to meet a demand.

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