How to Pronounce "scrape by"
expression
ˈskɹeɪp/ /ˈbaɪ
SKRAYP BYE
skɹˈeɪp/ /bˈaɪ
sk-RAYP bye
Definition
To just manage to survive or succeed with only a very small amount of money, resources, or success.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɹeɪp/ /ˈbaɪ
British English
skɹˈeɪp/ /bˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKRAYP BYE
UK
sk-RAYP bye
Listen in Context
It's hard to scrape by on such a small salary.
Many students scrape by while paying for college.
We managed to scrape by until things got better.
I can only scrape by if I skip eating out this month.