How to Pronounce Scared

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/skɛəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scared”

"scared" has 2 syllables: scar-ed. It rhymes with declared and impaired, if that helps it stick.

What does scared mean?

verb

  1. To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way.

    “Did it scare you when I said "Boo!"?”

adjective

  1. Feeling fear; afraid, frightened.

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Words that rhyme with scared

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

declaredimpairedglaredstaredpreparedsharedcaredensnaredflareddespairedsquaredaired

Related words

afraidfrightenedpetrifiedterrifiedfearfulfrighteninghorrifiedfeared

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scared"?▾

"Scared" has 2 syllables: scar · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "scared"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scared" is /skɛəd/.

What does "scared" mean?▾

Scared: To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way.

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