SpellRight › Spelling
Moderatescarcely
The correct spelling is scarcely.
How to pronounce scarcely
/ˈskɛəsli/
adverbIPA: /ˈskɛəsli/
Say it like: Sca-rse-lee
The correct spelling is scarcely. (modal) Probably not. For example: "One could scarcely find any trout in the stream without the stocking program."
Usage Examples
“One could scarcely find any trout in the stream without the stocking program.”
“One could scarcely expect the man to know how to fly a helicopter.”
Definition
adverb
- 1.(modal) Probably not.
- 2.(modal) Certainly not.
- 3.(degree) Almost not at all; by a small margin.
Similar words
Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.