Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

scarface

/skˈɑɹfˌeɪs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.82 in modern English

Syllables
scar-face
IPA
/skˈɑɹfˌeɪs/
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person with a scarred face.

Etymology

From scar + face.

Inflected Forms

Questions

How do you pronounce scarface?
The recorded pronunciation is /skˈɑɹfˌeɪs/.
What does scarface mean?
A person with a scarred face.
Where does scarface come from?
From scar + face.

How to pronounce scarface

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “scarface”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/skˈɑɹfˌeɪs/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “scarface” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.