How to Pronounce Scares

To pronounce "scares", say SCAR-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

SCAR-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “scares”

"scares" has 2 syllables: scar-es. It rhymes with airs and tears, if that helps it stick.

What does scares 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 scares

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

airstearsnightmaresforebearsaffairsdownstairsunawaresglaresupstairsbackstairstheirs

Related words

affrightfrightenfrightdauntpalldashpanic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scares"?▾

"Scares" has 2 syllables: scar · es.

What does "scares" mean?▾

Scares: A minor fright.

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