Proper Pronunciation Guide

scarce

[skɛ͜ɚs]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the letters “ar” as the R-Vowel diphthong /ɛ͜ɚ/—like the word “air”—and not as either /ɑ͜ɚ/ or
    /ɝ/ .

Practice Sentence:

 Gasoline was scarce during the oil crisis.

Definition:

  • (adjective) In very limited supply; barely available.

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