How to Pronounce Scythe

To pronounce "scythe", say SCYTHE — one syllable, IPA /ˈsaɪð/. 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

/ˈsaɪð/

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💡 Tip for remembering “scythe”

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

What does scythe mean?

noun

  1. An instrument for mowing grass, grain, etc. by hand, composed of a long, curving blade with a sharp concave edge, fastened to a long handle called a snath.
  2. A scythe-shaped blade attached to ancient war chariots.

verb

  1. To use a scythe.
  2. To cut with a scythe.

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Words that rhyme with scythe

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pithforthwithwrithemythwithblacksmithgrithwitheherewithlocksmithwordsmithheighth

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scythe"?▾

"Scythe" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "scythe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scythe" is /ˈsaɪð/.

What does "scythe" mean?▾

Scythe: An instrument for mowing grass, grain, etc. by hand, composed of a long, curving blade with a sharp concave edge, fastened to a long handle called a snath.

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