How do you pronounce "scarcity"?

In American English: /ˈskɛrsɪti/ (SKEHRS-it-ee). In British English: /skˈeəsɪti/ (SK-eh-uhs-it). In Canadian English: /ˈskɛrsɪti/ (SKEHRS-it-ee). In Australian English: /skˈeəsɪti/ (SK-eh-uhs-it).

Is "scarcity" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɛrsɪti/ (SKEHRS-it-ee), while in British English it's /skˈeəsɪti/ (SK-eh-uhs-it).

How to Pronounce "scarcity"

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scarcity

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/ˈskɛrsɪti/

SKEHRS-it-ee

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skɛrssca·ɪtrci·ity

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