How to Pronounce "scare story"
expression
SKAIR-STAW-ree
SKAIR-STAW-ree
Definition
A scare story is a report or tale that is meant to frighten or worry people, often exaggerating dangers or problems, especially in the news or media.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɛɹ/ /ˈstɔɹi
British English
skˈeə/ /stˈɔːɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKAIR-STAW-ree
UK
SKAIR-STAW-ree
Listen in Context
The newspaper printed a scare story about a new disease.
People worried after hearing another scare story on the radio.
That TV channel always shows some scare story about food.
Don’t believe every scare story you see online.