How to Pronounce "scabbing"
word
ˈskæb
SKAB-ing
skˈæbɪŋ
skab-ING
Definition
Scabbing is the process of a wound forming a protective, hard layer (scab) as it heals. It can also mean working in place of workers on strike, which some consider negative.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskæb
British English
skˈæbɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKAB-ing
UK
skab-ING
Listen in Context
The wound is scabbing over nicely.
Don't pick at your scabbing skin.
Healing takes time, but scabbing helps protect wounds.
After I fell, my knees started scabbing pretty quickly.