How to Pronounce "scabby"

word

ˈskæb.i

SKAB-ee

skˈæbi

SKAB-ee

Definition

Covered with scabs or having scabs, usually describing skin that is healing after a wound or rash. Can also be used as an insult for something dirty or unpleasant in informal speech.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈskæb.i

British English

skˈæbi

Simplified Pronunciation

SKAB-ee

Listen in Context

Her knee looks scabby after she fell on the playground.

The stray dog had scabby skin.

Try not to scratch your scabby arm.

My elbows get scabby every winter from the dry air.