How to Pronounce Scars

To pronounce "scars", say SCARS — one syllable, IPA /skɑɹz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/skɑɹz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “scars”

"scars" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with memoirs and bazaars, if that helps it stick.

What does scars mean?

noun

  1. A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound.
  2. (by extension) A permanent negative effect on someone's mind, caused by a traumatic experience.

verb

  1. To mark the skin permanently.
  2. To form a scar.

noun

  1. A cliff or rock outcrop.
  2. A rock in the sea breaking out from the surface of the water.

Synonyms

cicatricecicatrix

Words that rhyme with scars

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

memoirsbazaarslarsreservoirssidebarsavatarsczarsoursparsboxcarshandlebarschars

Related words

cicatricecicatrixscratchscrapepockpitmarkafter-effects

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scars"?▾

"Scars" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "scars"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scars" is /skɑɹz/.

What does "scars" mean?▾

Scars: A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound.

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