How to Pronounce Scything

To pronounce "scything", say SCYTHING — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SCYTHING

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💡 Tip for remembering “scything”

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

What does scything mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The act of using a scythe.

    “frequent scythings”

  2. The mown material left after using a scythe.

Words that rhyme with scything

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nithingtything

Related words

scytheworksithesawingsnathshearingzivescythestonescutching

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scything"?▾

"Scything" has one syllable.

What does "scything" mean?▾

Scything: To use a scythe.

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