How to Pronounce "scaramouche"
word
ˌskærəˈmuʃ
skair-uh-MOOSH
ˌskærəˈmuːʃ
skair-uh-MOOSH
Definition
A scaramouche is a stock comic character from Italian theater who is clever, boastful, and often gets into trouble. The word can also refer to someone who acts silly or mischievous.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌskærəˈmuʃ
British English
ˌskærəˈmuːʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
skair-uh-MOOSH
UK
skair-uh-MOOSH
Listen in Context
The play features a scaramouche who always tricks the audience.
A scaramouche makes people laugh with silly jokes.
The teacher called him a scaramouche for his funny behavior.
He acted like a real scaramouche at the party, stealing the show with his tricks.