How to Pronounce "scaring"
word
/ˈskɛɹɪŋ/
SKAIR-ing
/skˈeəɹɪŋ/
SKAIR-ing
Definition
Causing someone to feel afraid or frightened. It is the present participle of 'scare' and is often used in continuous verb forms or as an adjective-like word in context.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈskɛɹɪŋ/
British English
/skˈeəɹɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKAIR-ing
UK
SKAIR-ing
Listen in Context
The loud noise is scaring the baby.
You are scaring me with that mask.
Stop scaring your little sister.
The way he's been coughing is honestly scaring me.