To pronounce "scruff", say SCRUFF — one syllable, IPA /skɹʌf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/skɹʌf/
IPA
"scruff" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with puff and chuff, if that helps it stick.
noun
“That candidate will never get the job: he's a right scruff.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Scruff" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "scruff" is /skɹʌf/.
Scruff: Someone with an untidy appearance.
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