How to Pronounce "scares"
word
/ˈskɛɹz/
skairz
/skˈeəz/
skairz
Definition
As a verb, 'scares' means frightens someone or makes them feel afraid. As a plural noun, it can also mean moments of fear or situations that cause alarm, especially brief ones.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈskɛɹz/
British English
/skˈeəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
skairz
UK
skairz
Listen in Context
We've had a couple of money scares this year, so we're saving more now.
The loud noise scares the baby.
It scares me when the dog barks at night.
She had a few health scares last year.