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scarcely

The correct spelling is scarcely.

How to pronounce scarcely

/ˈskɛəsli/
adverb

IPA: /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. 1.(modal) Probably not.
  2. 2.(modal) Certainly not.
  3. 3.(degree) Almost not at all; by a small margin.

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