How to Pronounce "scapegoat"
word
ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt
SKAYP-goht
skˈeɪpɡəʊt
SKAYP-goht
Definition
A scapegoat is someone who is unfairly blamed for problems or wrongdoings that are caused by others, often to divert attention or responsibility.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt
British English
skˈeɪpɡəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKAYP-goht
UK
SKAYP-goht
Listen in Context
The manager needed a scapegoat for the failed project.
She became the scapegoat for her team's mistakes.
He felt like a scapegoat when everyone blamed him.
Politicians sometimes choose a scapegoat to distract from bigger issues.