How to Pronounce Scarecrow

To pronounce "scarecrow", say SCAR-ecr-ow — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈskɛə.kɹəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈskɛə.kɹəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scarecrow”

"scarecrow" has 3 syllables: scar-ecr-ow.

What does scarecrow mean?

noun

  1. An effigy, typically made of straw and dressed in old clothes, fixed to a pole in a field to deter birds from eating seeds or crops planted there.
  2. A tall, thin, awkward person.

verb

  1. To splay rigidly outward, like the arms of a scarecrow.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scarecrow"?▾

"Scarecrow" has 3 syllables: scar · ecr · ow.

What is the IPA transcription of "scarecrow"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scarecrow" is /ˈskɛə.kɹəʊ/.

What does "scarecrow" mean?▾

Scarecrow: An effigy, typically made of straw and dressed in old clothes, fixed to a pole in a field to deter birds from eating seeds or crops planted there.

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