How to Pronounce "scarify"
word
ˈskæ.ɹɪˌfaɪ
SKA-ri-fy
skˈæɹɪfˌaɪ
ska-RI-fy
Definition
To scratch, cut, or make shallow incisions in a surface, often to help seeds grow or to prepare soil. In medicine, it can also mean making small cuts in skin for testing or treatment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskæ.ɹɪˌfaɪ
British English
skˈæɹɪfˌaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKA-ri-fy
UK
ska-RI-fy
Listen in Context
We need to scarify the lawn in the spring.
Farmers often scarify seeds to help them grow.
The doctor had to scarify the skin for the allergy test.
If you want greener grass, you should scarify your lawn every year.