How to Pronounce Scrapes

To pronounce "scrapes", say SCRAP-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

7

Letters

SCRAP-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “scrapes”

"scrapes" has 2 syllables: scrap-es. It rhymes with traipse and drapes, if that helps it stick.

What does scrapes mean?

noun

  1. A broad, shallow injury left by scraping (rather than a cut or a scratch).

    “He fell on the sidewalk and got a scrape on his knee.”

  2. A fight, especially a fistfight without weapons.

    “He got in a scrape with the school bully.”

verb

  1. To draw (an object, especially a sharp or angular one), along (something) while exerting pressure.

    “Her fingernails scraped across the blackboard.”

  2. To remove (something) by drawing an object along in this manner.

    “Scrape the chewing gum off with a knife.”

Synonyms

bindfixmesspicklealtercationbrawlfightfistfightdraggrate

Words that rhyme with scrapes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

traipsedrapesgapesrapesstapesgrapesapestapesshapestrapescapesescapes

Related words

scratchingscratchabradeabrasionexcoriationstubgenuflectkowtow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scrapes"?▾

"Scrapes" has 2 syllables: scrap · es.

What does "scrapes" mean?▾

Scrapes: A broad, shallow injury left by scraping (rather than a cut or a scratch).

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