scarce

/skɛrs/

Syllables scarce

Stress SCARCE

Phonics Breakdown

sc

/sk/

voiceless th

ar

/ɛr/

ar sound

ce

/s/

soft c

Meaning

rare; in short supply

Sound Reference

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sc=/sk/(sky) + ar=/ɛr/(care) + ce=/s/(rice)

Example

Clean water is scarce in this area.