How to Pronounce "scant"
word
ˈskænt
SKANT
skˈɑːnt
SKAHNT
Definition
If something is scant, there is very little of it available; it's barely enough or not quite sufficient.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskænt
British English
skˈɑːnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKANT
UK
SKAHNT
Listen in Context
There was only a scant amount of food left.
They had scant evidence to prove the case.
We received scant information about the new rules.
Job opportunities are scant in this remote area.