scanty
adjectiveHow many syllables in scanty?
There are 2 syllables in the word scanty.How to pronounce scanty:
Definition of scanty:
- scanty (adjective):
- lacking in amplitude or quantity.
- barely sufficient or not sufficient
- limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
Synonyms for scanty:
bare
deficient
exiguous
inadequate
insufficient
lacking
light
lowest
meager
meagerly
meagre
narrow
pathetic
poor
restricted
scant
scarce
scrimpy
short
skimpy
slender
small
spare
sparing
sparse
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