How to Pronounce "scarcity"
word
ˈskɛɹsɪti
SKAIR-si-tee
skˈeəsɪti
SKAIR-si-tee
Definition
A situation when there is not enough of something that people need or want.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɛɹsɪti
British English
skˈeəsɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKAIR-si-tee
UK
SKAIR-si-tee
Listen in Context
Scarcity of clean water is a challenge in many countries.
There is a scarcity of food after the storm.
Scarcity can make prices go up.
In times of scarcity, people often learn to value simple things.