How to Pronounce Scare

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/skɛə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scare”

"scare" has 2 syllables: scar-e. It rhymes with despair and glare, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: skare — easy to mix up when writing.

What does scare mean?

noun

  1. A minor fright.

    “Johnny had a bad scare last night.”

  2. A cause of slight terror; something that inspires fear or dread.

    “a food-poisoning scare”

Words that rhyme with scare

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

despairglaredebonairbaredeclareaffairflarefairwelfareawareairsquare

Related words

affrightfrightenfrightdauntpalldashpanic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scare"?▾

"Scare" has 2 syllables: scar · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "scare"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scare" is /skɛə/.

What does "scare" mean?▾

Scare: A minor fright.

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