How to Pronounce Scarlet

To pronounce "scarlet", say SCARL-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskɐːlət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈskɐːlət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scarlet”

"scarlet" has 2 syllables: scarl-et. It rhymes with harlot and varlet, if that helps it stick.

What does scarlet mean?

noun

  1. A brilliant red colour tinged with orange.
  2. Cloth of a scarlet color.

verb

  1. To dye or tinge with scarlet.

adjective

  1. Of a bright red colour.
  2. Sinful or whorish.

    “a scarlet woman”

Synonyms

scarlet red

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Words that rhyme with scarlet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

harlotvarletstarletstarlitcharlottecharlotbarlettcharletmarlattmarlettparlettscarlett

Related words

crimsonredruddyreddishruby-redvermilioncerisecarmine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scarlet"?▾

"Scarlet" has 2 syllables: scarl · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "scarlet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scarlet" is /ˈskɐːlət/.

What does "scarlet" mean?▾

Scarlet: A brilliant red colour tinged with orange.

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