How to Pronounce "scam"
word
/ˈskæm/
skam
/skˈæm/
skam
Definition
A scam is a dishonest trick or plan used to cheat people out of money, information, or something valuable. It can be a noun for the fraud itself or a verb meaning to cheat someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈskæm/
British English
/skˈæm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
skam
UK
skam
Listen in Context
That email was a scam.
They tried to scam my grandmother.
This website looks like a scam.
I almost fell for a scam on social media last night.